Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join the prison healthcare team at HMP Cardiff. This exciting role involves providing pharmaceutical care to a diverse population with chronic health issues. Ideal candidates will hold a Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services. They should possess good interpersonal skills, be able to maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate flexibility. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Competitive remuneration and support for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.
• Must have NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent.
• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Join the prison healthcare team at HMP Cardiff.
• Provide pharmaceutical care to patients with diverse healthcare needs.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace

Maintain confidentiality

Flexibility to change

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Welsh Speaker

Education

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services

Accredited Checking Technician Qualification

Knowledge of handling hazardous substances

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 23 December 2025

An exciting opportunity is available for a Pharmacy Technician to join the prison healthcare team at HMP Cardiff. A contribution into a rota for Weekends/Bank Holiday is required

If you are looking for a varied and challenging role within this unique area of healthcare, then look no further.

As a prison Pharmacy Technician and working as part of a skilled and committed Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will have a real opportunity to make a difference to the men who will be accessing healthcare with a wide range of chronic mental and physical health problems, including substance misuse problems.

Main duties of the job

About the prison

HMP Cardiff is a category B remand prison, with an operational capacity of around 800 located in the centre of Cardiff, with good transport links.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Post qualification training
• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification (meeting the National Framework) Either holds the Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification
• Knowledge of handling hazardous substances

Experience

• Custodial Pharmacy experience

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
• Maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility to change
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Welsh Speaker

Special knowledge

• Ability to work flexible hours
• Satisfy mandatory security clearance
• Able to travel within geographical area
• Resilient, self motivated with drive and vision
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage a range of priorities

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board