Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician at Nevill Hall Hospital. Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality clinical services. Ideal for motivated individuals with pharmacy qualifications and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training and development opportunities

Paid mandatory training

Professional career pathways

Qualifications

• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicines management support to various wards.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Skills

Experience in Medicines Management

Strong multitasking abilities

Welsh language skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited Checking Technician

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01497 745805 option 3.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check your account regularly.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top-up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.

This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management pharmacy technician based at Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH).

We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high-quality clinical service.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multitasking abilities capable of working across multiple sections effectively.

This varied role involves providing medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Experience in Medicines Management
• Accredited Checking Technician Qualification – we also welcome those currently working towards it
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration

Applications from pre-registration pharmacy technicians are welcome. If you’re in your second year of study and due to qualify soon, we encourage you to apply!

• Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required
• Welsh language skills are desirable

Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!

Working for our organisation

ABUHB is an integrated organisation providing acute, community, and mental health services. Our ambitious and challenging agenda aims for excellence in all that we do. Life-long learning and postgraduate education are encouraged and actively supported.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whether your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow, and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications, and professional career pathways, including management development programmes. We promote flexible working and a healthy work-life balance.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home, as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Values

Essential criteria

• Highly motivated
• Conscientious, responsible, and reliable
• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations

Experience
Essential criteria

• Hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
• Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Expert witness

Knowledge
Essential criteria

• Evidence of continuing education and personal development

Desirable criteria

• Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS