Job summary
- Main area
- Pre-Reg Technician
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term / secondment for 24 months due to funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-PST014-0525
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TBC
- Town
- TBC
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum on annex 21
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/06/2025
Employer heading
Pre Reg Pharmacy Technician
Band 4
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
This post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.
Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health, and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.
During the two year training programme you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.
Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.
Main duties of the job
If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team at Powys Teaching Health Board.
The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously growing which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore some of these innovative roles in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a hospital setting, dispensing for in-patients and undertaking ward based work. There may be a requirement for multisector working, for example, working in a community pharmacy. Ability to travel throughout Powys on a daily basis will be required..
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered.
To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GSCEs grade A*- C (equivalent grades 9 - 4) (or equivalent) including
- GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2.
- GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
- One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.
Candidates who apply using ‘equivalence’ principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales Level 2 ‘communication’ and ‘application of number’.
Proof of qualifications will be required on the day of the interview, failure to provide proof will mean that the interview will not be continued.
You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales ‘digital literacy’ at level 2 will need to complete this as part of the programme.
This is a Welsh Government Modern Apprenticeship delivered via Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). For further details please see
Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (PRPT) programme - HEIW YTD Portal
To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Interviews for the post will be held at Bronllys Hospital on 16th June 2025.
Person specification
Qualif
Essential criteria
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical (GPhC)
- BTEC Certificate/Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or registerable equivalen
- Good working knowledge of Pharmacy procedures and practice
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant professional association
- Knowledge of NHS Pharmacy services
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent pre-registration experience in any sector of Pharmacy
- Experience of counselling patients on how to use their medication and common side effect
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multiple pharmacy sectors
- Experience of medicines management or near patient services
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users and staff
- Attention to detail and ability to accurately dispense medicines and other pharmaceutical products
- Able to use IT systems e.g. pharmacy or patient information, to gather information, dispense medicines or produce reports or presentations
- Evidence of good documentation skills
- Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations and competency
- Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Well-motivated, reliable, methodical
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Flexibility in approach to meet service needs
- Able to show care and compassion to patients and service users
- Enthusiasm for training and to increase skills and knowledge
- Committed to self-study and development
- Understanding and responsive to patient needs
Desirable criteria
- Able to use IT systems e.g. pharmacy or patient information, to gather information, dispense medicines or produce reports or presentations
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Pearce
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacist for Governance & Training
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 712641
- Additional information
Sam Griffiths - [email protected]
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