Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Wales is seeking a committed registered Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team. This position at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital involves dispensing prescriptions and participating in various clinical duties. Applicants should hold a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences and have an Accredited Checking Technician qualification. The role offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive environment to develop professional skills.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Must have a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Hold an Accredited Checking Technician qualification.
• Willingness to work towards the Accredited Medicines Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and issue prescriptions at department and ward level.
• Participate in the ward-based medicines management service.
• Supervise new Pharmacy staff and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Welsh Language Skills

Dispensing prescriptions

Patient counselling

Education

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited Checking Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Language Skills

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate does not need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just speaking and 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 CTM

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.

Benefits

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.