Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy licensed unit within the Pharmacy Department at NPTH, providing pharmaceuticals to patients across Wales and England.

Previous pharmacy experience is preferred; NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be pursued following appointment. The post is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE A–C in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Technical Services required or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist in storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals
• Receipt of stock and distribution of pre-packed/over-labelled medicines
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies

Skills

Verbal and written instructions

Clear communication

Pharmacy codes and procedures

Microsoft Office

Manual handling

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy technical services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.30-4.30 with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch) Job ref 130-ACS178-1026

Employer Swansea Bay University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Neath Port Talbot Hospital Town Port Talbot Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Welcome toSwansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

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

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual with an interest in pharmacy technical services

The successful candidate will become part of a small but busy team in our licensed unit within the Pharmacy Department in NPTH providing pharmaceuticals to our customers across Wales and England.

Neath Port Talbot Hospital is just 10 minutes from Aberavon Beach (2026 Seaside Award Winner).

Previous pharmacy experience is preferred. Applicants will be expected to undergo training and successfully achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services following appointment.

This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Main duties of the job

Assisting in the general routine work aspects of the storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals purchased.

Carrying out accurate receipt of new stock and accurate distribution of pre-packed and over-labelled pharmaceuticals.

Compliance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or is in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• GCSE A to C grade or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy technical services

Experience

• Previous successful experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy

Skills and Attributes

• Carry out verbal and written instructions accurately and plan own workload
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Work to a full range of local pharmacy codes and procedures.
• Use Microsoft Office and have basic keyboard skills
• Undertake all manual handling duties e.g. pushing trolleys containing loads up to 50kg and manual handling of boxes up to 15kg individually.

Other Criteria

• Ability to travel across the required geographical area or to work flexibly where this is necessary for service delivery.
• Work autonomously and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail, in order to select, label and dispense medicines accurately.
• Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information.
• Cope with emotional demands of patient involvement.
• Concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.