Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 050-PST101-0726
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £28,819 - £31,626 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician
Band 4
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
This Band 4 post is in the acute hospital setting, the successful applicant will support dispensing and accuracy checking, stock control, ward-based medicines management and patient counselling, ensuring timely and accurate supply of medicines under senior supervision.
This role suits a motivated and flexible technician keen to develop their skills across sectors. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills, along with a commitment to professional development, are essential.
Main duties of the job
The post covers a wide range of duties including:
- Dispensary based activities
- Counselling patients
- Dispensing Controlled Drugs and psychiatry medication
- Repeat medication
- Discharge Lounge support
- Ward team roles, supporting medicines management
- Medicines reconciliation
- The opportunity for Aseptic rotation may also be available
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Willing to undertake medicines management training
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant professional association
Experience
Essential criteria
- General dispensing
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable criteria
- Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users
- Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
- Ability to maintain concentration for long periods of time
- Computer literate
- Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- 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
- Understanding and responsive to patient needs
Other
Essential criteria
- Participate in the provision of general extended hours pharmacy services and as necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Sarah Aird
- Job title
- Dispensary Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 857296
- Additional information
Julie Paton Lead Pharmacy Technician
Phone 03000 857296
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