Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Bangor; Híbrido; GBP 29.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BCUHB in Bangor is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Band 4) for a permanent full-time post up to 37.5 hours per week, including rotational weekend/bank holiday shifts.

The role mainly involves duties in the dispensary and supporting ward-based pharmacy teams; hospital experience is beneficial but not essential, and newly qualified technicians are welcome. Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council by start date; Welsh language skills are desirable.

Formación

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
• Willing to undertake medicines management training
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
• Membership of relevant professional association

Responsabilidades

• Undertakes duties in the dispensary and supports ward-based pharmacy teams as part of the hospital pharmacy service.
• Works with the multidisciplinary team to provide medicines management advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
• Maintains compliance with departmental policies and procedures and ensures patient safety in medicines handling.

Descripción del empleo

Main area Pharmacy and medicines management Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational weekend/bank holiday) Job ref 050-PST152-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

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.

Job overview

Pharmacy Technician band 4

Permanent post up to 37.5hours a week

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious Pharmacy Technicians to join our busy hospital pharmacy team. Previous hospital experience would be beneficial but not essential and we welcome applications from newly qualified pharmacy technicians

Your role will mainly involve undertaking duties in the dispensary but also supporting other areas of pharmacy including at ward level supporting the ward based pharmacy teams.

Opportunities will be given to develop within the department with training and accredited training programmes.

Applicants should be eligible to register at interview and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council on their start date.

Main duties of the job

Undertakes a wide range of routine and unforeseen duties in relation to the preparation and supply of medicines and related products for service users within BCUHB.

The Pharmacy Technician is expected to exercise some autonomy and control in the performance of duties allocated within limits set by the Senior Pharmacy Technician overseeing the department and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

There are links with pharmacy staff in all sectors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that a patient-identified medicines management service is provided. Works closely with pharmacy colleagues to adopt a team approach to medicines management, acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary and wider pharmacy team, providing medicines management advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

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

Person specification

Qualifcations and Knowledge

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
• Willing to undertake medicines management training
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
• Membership of relevant professional association

Experience

• Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
• Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
• Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services

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

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.