Pre-registration pharmacy technician Annex 21

The Methodist Church in Britain; Llyswen; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pay raise after 12 months

Career progression pathways

Staff wellbeing focus

Résumé du poste

Powys Teaching Health Board invites applications for a two-year fixed-term training post within the Pharmacy Team, offered through a Welsh Government Modern Apprenticeship via HEIW. The rotation includes hospital dispensing for in-patients and ward-based work, with potential experience in community pharmacy aimed at GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician.

This full-time role involves daily travel across Powys and requires commitment to study outside working hours; Welsh language ability is

Qualifications

• Will commit to a multi-year training programme toward GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician.
• Must be able to travel across Powys to different sites.
• Evidence of basic numeracy and literacy through GCSE or equivalent.
• Not currently holding Level 3 Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Dispense medicines for in-patients and perform ward-based pharmacy work in a hospital setting.
• Rotate through other pharmacy sectors (e.g., community pharmacy) as required.
• Contribute to medicines management and patient outcomes.
• Complete a GPhC-approved training programme for initial education of pharmacy technicians.
• Build a portfolio of evidence and complete work-based assessments.
• Complete online learning, study days and group work.
• Travel throughout Powys on a daily basis.

Connaissances

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Welsh language interest

Team collaboration

Formation

GCSEs 4x C/4+

English GCSE C/4+

Maths GCSE C/4+

Science GCSE C/4+

Description du poste

A two-year fixed-term training post in the Pharmacy Team at Powys Teaching Health Board, run as a Welsh Government Modern Apprenticeship through HEIW. The rotation covers hospital dispensing for in-patients and ward-based work, with possible spells in community pharmacy, leading towards GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician. Full-time with daily travel across Powys and study outside working hours; the Welsh language is desirable but not required. Applicants already holding a Level 3 pharmacy services qualification will not be considered.

What the job involves

• Dispense medicines for in-patients and carry out ward-based pharmacy work in a hospital setting
• Rotate through other pharmacy sectors, such as community pharmacy, where required
• Gain experience reflecting the changing and growing role of the pharmacy technician
• Focus on the management and use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients
• Complete a GPhC-approved training programme for the initial education of pharmacy technicians
• Build a portfolio of evidence and complete work-based assessment
• Complete online learning, study days and group work
• Follow the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
• Travel throughout Powys on a daily basis
• Complete Essential Skills Wales digital literacy level 2 if not already held

What’s required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent English evidence such as Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent numeracy evidence such as Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2
• One GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Commitment to undertake a training programme to achieve the relevant qualification
• Ability to travel throughout Powys in a timely manner

Other

• Not already holding a Level 3 Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
• Commitment to study outside working hours and meet training deadlines
• Attend mandatory HEIW and UEA induction dates in February and March 2027
• Bring proof of qualifications to interview

Nice to have

• Knowledge of NHS pharmacy services
• Experience in multiple pharmacy sectors, medicines management or near patient services
• Previous pharmacy experience
• Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently
• Ability to speak Welsh

What’s offered

• Rotational training programme across pharmacy settings
• Pay rises from 70% to 75% of Band 4 after 12 months
• Range of development pathways for career progression
• Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance