Pharmacy Technician

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a highly organised Pharmacy Technician to support procurement and ward-based stores operations. You will help ensure safe, cost-effective supply of medicines across the Health Board and maintain stock in line with contracts.

The role involves end-to-end procurement, stock management, recalls handling, medicines reconciliation, ACPT checking, and collaboration with ward teams to sustain continuous patient care and timely medicine supply.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with Btec National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering systems in line with local, regional and national contracts.
• Prepare and process scheduled orders based on stock levels and supplier deadlines.
• Monitor usage trends and adjust stock levels/specifications accordingly.
• Investigate and manage drug recalls, including batch checks and reporting.
• Resolve supply issues by sourcing suitable alternatives to maintain patient care.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement practices and compliance with formulary requirements.
• Administer financial claims relating to supplier non-compliance.
• Maintain stock within agreed limits and investigate discrepancies.
• Update pharmacy systems with new medicines, pricing, suppliers and contract details.
• Contribute to SOP development for procurement and stores.
• Manage supplier queries and support future digital procurement developments.
• Deliver ward-based medicines management to support safe, effective patient care.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, including accurate history taking and discrepancy identification.
• Perform accuracy checking in line with ACPT responsibilities.
• Work with ward pharmacists and MDTs to ensure continuity and timely medicine supply.
• Support patient-facing activities, including POD assessments and discharge processes.
• Maintain high standards of safety, governance and documentation.

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with Btec National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Membership of relevant professional association

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our Pharmacy team in a key role supporting both procurement and stores operations. This post is vital to ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply of medicines and pharmaceutical products across the Health Board.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, including placing orders, monitoring stock levels, resolving supply issues, and ensuring compliance with national and local contracts. They will play a central role in maintaining continuity of supply for patients, particularly during recalls or shortages, and will be expected to liaise with suppliers to secure appropriate alternatives and financial compensation where necessary.

The postholder should also have Medicines Management and Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualifications which will be maintained through ward based activity as part of the role.

This role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and effective teamwork with pharmacy, supplier, and clinical colleagues. It offers a chance to drive service improvements and support innovation in a patient-focused setting.

Main duties of the job

Procurement

• Manage ordering systems in line with local, regional and national contracts.
• Prepare and process scheduled orders based on stock levels and supplier deadlines.
• Monitor usage trends and adjust stock levels/specifications accordingly.
• Investigate and manage drug recalls, including batch checks and reporting.
• Resolve supply issues by sourcing suitable alternatives to maintain patient care.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement practices and compliance with formulary requirements.
• Administer financial claims relating to supplier non-compliance.
• Maintain stock within agreed limits and investigate discrepancies.
• Update pharmacy systems with new medicines, pricing, suppliers and contract details.
• Contribute to SOP development for procurement and stores.
• Manage supplier queries and support future digital procurement developments.

Ward-Based Activity

• Deliver ward-based medicines management to support safe, effective patient care.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, including accurate history taking and discrepancy identification.
• Perform accuracy checking in line with ACPT responsibilities.
• Work with ward pharmacists and MDTs to ensure continuity and timely medicine supply.
• Support patient-facing activities, including POD assessments and discharge processes.
• Maintain high standards of safety, governance and documentation.

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services with Btec National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• WCPPE National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant professional association

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
• General dispensing
• Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems

Aptitude and ability

Essential Criteria

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team

Values

Essential Criteria

• Well motivated, reliable and methodical
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of the team