Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management & Checking

NHS; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) for a fixed-term/secondment of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role is 37.5 hours per week and open to both full-time and part-time applications.

The successful candidate will work across ward and dispensary settings, supporting medicines management and joining a forward-looking team committed to high-quality patient care. NVQ3/BTEC Pharmaceutical Science and GPhC registration are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience in hospital pharmacy settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management on inpatient wards including drug history and reconciliations.
• Check prescriptions dispensed by others in the dispensary and ward-based areas for safety and accuracy.
• Be part of the ward MDT and the wider pharmacy team, including weekend/bank holiday rota.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to accuracy

Education

NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Science

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

GPhC registration

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) for a fixed-term/secondment of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The role is 37.5 hours per week and open to both full-time and part-time applications.

The successful candidate will work across ward and dispensary settings, supporting medicines management and joining a forward-looking team committed to high-quality patient care. NVQ3/BTEC Pharmaceutical Science and GPhC registration are required.