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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
15 hours per week (Part time - Core hours of 15 hours over 2 days. Working days to be confirmed. Weekend working on a rotational basis.)
Job ref
040-PST049-0726
Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nevill Hall Hospital
Town
Abergavenny
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/08/2026 23:59

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board logo

Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)

Band 5

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. 

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Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected] 

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law.  Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board 

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.

This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management pharmacy technician based at Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH).

We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.  

The  ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.  Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multitasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.

This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience in Medicines Management
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification –  we also welcome those currently working towards it.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration

Applications from pre-registration pharmacy technicians welcome – If you’re in your second year of study and due to qualify  soon, we encourage you to apply!

  • Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
  • Welsh language skills are desirable

Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. 

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. 

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

 

 

Person specification

Values

Essential criteria
  • Highly motivated
  • Conscientious, responsible and reliable
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
  • Accredited Checking Technician
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
  • Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Expert witness

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of continuing education and personal development
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Credit Unions WalesApprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.RNIBCore principlesDisability Confident Leader - Welsh

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Rose
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01873 732279
Additional information

We welcome candidates to contact the department for further discussions or to arrange a visit. This is a great way to learn more about the role and meet the team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Jamie Tucker

Deputy Site Manager

[email protected]

01873 732279

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