Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abergavenny seeks a Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician for a fixed-term training contract of 24 months. This role involves gaining essential experience in a hospital setting while pursuing certification. Candidates should have at least 4 GCSEs including English and Science. The position allows collaboration within healthcare teams and may involve diverse tasks such as managing medications and patient advice. Flexible working and an excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A*–C.
• Experience in pharmacy or hospital pharmacy is desirable.
• Flexible approach adapting to work change is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in dispensing and checking medications.
• Manage medication on wards and provide patient advice.
• Explore clinical trials, aseptic production, and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Highly motivated

Conscientious

Organisational abilities

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A*–C including English, Maths and Science

Level 2 Pharmacy Support Worker Qualification

Higher Level Education (e.g. A-levels/Degree)

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 or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

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 short‑listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore 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 support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

Pre‑registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post – Annex 21)

This post is a fixed‑term training contract of 24 months due to funding. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification needed to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 – 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.

The training programme is delivered by HEIW via a Welsh Government Apprenticeship.

Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

The funded apprenticeship allows you to obtain the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice while working in a hospital role. Some studying in your own time will be required.

Pharmacy Technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medication.

Please note all applicants must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A*–C, including English, mathematics and at least one science subject. If you are selected for interview you will be expected to produce your exam certificates.

Main duties of the job

If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for forward‑thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We have training posts available at two of our general hospitals (YYF and Nevill Hall) and our critical‑care hospital (Grange University).

These are busy hospitals that play a vital role in delivering our new model of health care.

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is varied, interesting and continuously developing, which is why we are offering the opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a hospital setting dispensing and checking medications, managing medication on wards and providing advice to patients. There will also be an opportunity to explore areas such as clinical trials, aseptic production, procurement, outpatient clinics and community response team.

Please get in touch if you would like more information or to arrange a visit.

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

Working for our organisation

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. Whatever 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 with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

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.

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*–C (new grades 9–4) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science.

Desirable criteria

• Level 2 Pharmacy Support Worker Qualification
• Accuracy Checking Qualification
• Medicines Management Training
• Evidence of Continuous Development
• Higher Level Education e.g. A‑levels/Degree

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Pharmacy Experience
• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Experience of Working in a Team

Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to work and able to adapt to changing demands and situations
• Highly motivated / driven
• Conscientious and reliable
• Professional manner
• Organisational abilities