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

Temple B'nai Abraham; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is offering a fixed-term training post for a Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician. This 24-month program provides the opportunity to gain essential experience and qualifications needed for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Candidates will work in various hospital settings, focusing on the management and use of medicines while being part of a dynamic Pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Candidates holding a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualifications will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in hospital settings, including dispensing for in-patients and out-patients.
• Participate in purchasing, distribution, and ward-based work.
• Develop expertise in the management and use of medicines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

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

This post is a fixed-term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

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

Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health, working as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies, and GP practices. They focus on the management and use of medicines to ensure all types of people receive the best outcomes from their medicines. They also lead teams delivering medicines services.

During the two-year training, you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the evolving roles of the Pharmacy Technician.

Successful completion of the program enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for related jobs.

This post is fixed-term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

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, organized, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy team at Prince Charles Hospital.

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is varied and continuously evolving, offering new roles. We are providing this opportunity to explore this innovative role through a rotational training program. You will gain experience in hospital settings, including dispensing for in-patients and out-patients, purchasing, distribution, and ward-based work.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of NHS Wales. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 residents across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Our core values:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; approximately 80% of our 15,000 staff live within our region, making our staff integral to our organization and the diverse communities we serve.

The attached job description refers to the position you would be working towards. Candidates holding a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent qualifications will not be considered.

You can find the full job description and person specification in the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.