Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Llantrisant is seeking a committed registered Pharmacy Technician to join their multidisciplinary team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The role requires a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with an Accredited Checking Technician qualification. You will perform key pharmacy responsibilities while enjoying excellent in-house training and a supportive work environment. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Benefits

Access to ongoing learning and development

Generous leave and flexible work

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered as pharmacy technician with GPhC.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy is necessary.
• Previous supervisory management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check and release prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Technician.
• Participate in the ward-based medicines management service.
• Supervise new pharmacy staff and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Good communication

Leadership & organisational skills

Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills (Level 3 and above)

Education

BTEC Pharmacy Technician or equivalent in pharmaceutical science

NVQ level 3 pharmaceutical sciences

Job description

Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 09 December 2025

The Medicines Management Directorate has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed registered Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Our Band 5 Technicians are valued members of the multidisciplinary team at ward level and work as ACTs in the automated, Technician led dispensary. You will gain experience across a variety of clinical specialities, working closely with pharmacists and other health care professionals to deliver a high quality, patient focussed medicines management service.

We Are Committed To The Development Of The Technician Role And Can Offer Excellent In House Training, where you will be supported and encouraged to further develop yourself.

Applicants must have a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences Or Equivalent Qualifications to enable them to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The successful candidate must also hold an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and be in a position to work towards the Accredited Medicines Management qualification.

We will consider applications from students due to qualify in February 2026.

This post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for this as a secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current linemanager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will depend on previous experience but will encompass:

• Working as an Accredited Checking Technician undertaking the final check and release of prescriptions
• Dispensing and issuing prescriptions both in the department and at ward level
• Participation in the ward based medicines management service undertaking accurate drug histories, assessing patients medication for suitability to use, organising supplies for patients use when in hospital and at discharge and providing advice and counselling to patients ( if not accredited you will be expected to undertake the all Wales qualification to allow you to undertake this aspect of the role)
• Participation in the induction and supervision of new Pharmacy staff and acting as a mentor for junior staff

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job 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

Personal attributes

• Motivated
• Accept a challenge/ break new ground
• Approachable & professional
• Committed to CPD

Knowledge

• Disp/checking practice
• Good working knowledge of pharmacy procedures
• Basic knowledge of clinical pharmacy
• Changing role of pharmacy technician
• Up to date knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

Skills

• Good communication
• Leadership & organisational skills
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills (Level 3 and above)

Experience

• Organising dispensary workflow
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Supervisory management experience
• MM experience within pharmacy

Education/Qualifications/ Training

• BTEC Pharmacy Technician or equivalent in pharmaceutical science; NVQ level 3 pharmaceutical sciences; Registered as pharmacy technician with GPhC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board