Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Hospital Training (2 yrs)

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor is offering a 2-year fixed-term training post for a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with salary initially at Annex 21 Band 4 top 70%, rising to top 75% after 12 months, and is based across North Wales NHS sites.

You will gain experience in hospital, community, and GP pharmacy settings, with rotations and project/audit opportunities during training. Sponsorship and Welsh language considerations apply as described.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs A-C including Maths, English and Science.
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacy technician role includes dispensing for in-patients and out-patients, purchasing and distribution, and ward-based work.
• Rotate between community hospital sites and GP surgeries as part of cross-sector training.
• Participate in projects, audits, and presentations during training.
• Travel between different health board sites as required.

Skills

Experience in hospital and/or NHS

Education

4 GCSEs A-C including Maths, English and Science

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor is offering a 2-year fixed-term training post for a Band 4 Pharmacy Technician. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with salary initially at Annex 21 Band 4 top 70%, rising to top 75% after 12 months, and is based across North Wales NHS sites.

You will gain experience in hospital, community, and GP pharmacy settings, with rotations and project/audit opportunities during training. Sponsorship and Welsh language considerations apply as described.