Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Gilwern; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is looking for a Pharmacy Technician for a 24-month training contract. The role involves dispensing medications, managing medications on wards, and advising patients. Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A including English and mathematics. This position promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting dispensing and checking medications.
• Ability to manage medication on wards and provide patient advice.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check medications in a hospital.
• Manage medication and provide advice to patients.
• Explore areas such as clinical trials and aseptic production.

Skills

Accuracy

Methodical approach

Caring attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A including English, mathematics and science

Job description

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.

Please note all applicants must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A, including English, mathematics and at least one science subject. If you are selected for interview you will be expected to produce your exam certificates. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About 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.

Benefits and Development

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.

Training Contract Details

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.