Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician for a 24-month training contract. This role offers the chance to gain experience and qualification to register as a Pharmacy Technician while working in a hospital environment. Applicants must have at least 4 GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science. The position provides extensive training and support in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training

Professional development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Experience in dispensing, medication management, and patient advice.
• Involvement in clinical trials and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

4 GCSEs (grades A*-C)

Job description

Join to apply for the Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician role at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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 Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.

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

If successful at interview, you will receive your conditional offer and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, so early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via the email used to apply, so please check your account regularly.

Check your email regularly. All recruitment correspondence will be sent to the registered email address.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working. There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 reflecting the living wage of £12.60/hour (£24,638/year). This is until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

This vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled through internal redeployment.

Job Overview

Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post - Annex 21)

This is a 24-month fixed-term training contract due to funding. It offers experience and qualification 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 programme is delivered by HEIW via a Welsh Government Apprenticeship. Successful completion enables registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

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

Pharmacy Technicians develop expertise in medicines and healthcare, working as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies, and GP practices. They focus on medicine management to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

All applicants must have at least 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C, including English, maths, and at least one science subject. Certificates must be produced if shortlisted.

Main duties

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

We seek enthusiastic, organized, and motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team at Aneurin Bevan Health Board. Training posts are available at Royal Gwent Hospital (Newport) and Grange University Hospital (Cwmbran).

The role is varied and evolving, offering experience in dispensing, medication management, patient advice, and exploring areas like clinical trials, aseptic production, procurement, outpatient clinics, and community response teams.

Contact us for more information or to arrange a visit.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; applications in Welsh are equally welcome.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. We provide integrated acute, primary, and community care for 650,000 people, employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer extensive training, professional development, flexible working, health and wellbeing support, and management development programmes. Our strategy promotes care closer to home and high-quality hospital services, including the new Grange University Hospital.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential: Minimum 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C/9-4) including English, Maths, and Science.

Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services, accuracy checking, medicines management modules, higher education qualifications, or evidence of continuous development.

Experience

Desirable: pharmacy experience, hospital pharmacy experience, team working experience.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Flexible and adaptable
• Highly motivated
• Conscientious and responsible
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills