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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The post will also include a 1 in 4 weekend and bank holiday rota)
Job ref
050-ACS655-0726
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£26,300 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Pharmacy Storekeeper/Courier

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Pharmacy Storekeeper / Courier

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate to join the Pharmacy team in the role of Pharmacy Storekeeper / Courier.

This post covers 2 areas of rotating duties:

  • The storekeeper role is within the Pharmacy fluids store with responsibility for receiving deliveries, top up and delivery of fluids and medication to wards/departments and stock maintenance.
  • The Courier role is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of orders and medication between the Pharmacy dispensary and wards/departments.

Hours of work will be:

  • Storekeeper - Monday to Friday 08.15 – 16.30
  • Courier – Monday to Friday 09.30 – 17.45

The post will also include a 1 in 4 weekend and bank Holiday rota working Saturday 08.30 – 13.30 and Sunday 08.30 – 13.30 with a rota day off the following week. 

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacy Support Assistant (Storekeeper / Courier) performs a variety of routine duties in relation to the top-up and supply of pharmaceuticals both stock and non-stock items and related products to all wards and departments at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The post holder generates orders for IV fluids and related products and undertakes the related administrative duties to ensure effective running of the pharmacy fluid store. 

They ensure the timely collection of pharmacy orders and delivery of pharmaceuticals to all wards and departments.

The post holder undertakes general courier duties to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy and moving of bulk products and equipment as required. 

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE at C or above in Maths and English

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience and knowledge of healthcare setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload
  • Good oral communication skills
  • Good record keeping and writing skills
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Aird
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 857296
Additional information

 

 

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