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

Train Work Live; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is offering a Band 4 Annexe 21 apprenticeship for a Pharmacy Technician role at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post is fixed-term for 24 months, with training to register as a pharmacy technician and study for the Level 4 certificate.

Initial pay is 70% of Band 4, rising to 75% after 12 months. The scheme is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with weekend/bank holiday rotas, based in Wrexham.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Willing to travel between sites and attend study days.
• Willing to work full-time 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in hospital pharmacy dispensing for in-patients and out-patients.
• Participate in medicines management and medicines optimisation.
• Complete the Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.

Skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Health and safety

Education

GCSEs (4) including English, Maths and Science

Job description

Band 4 Annexe 21 - 70% Band 4 for 1st year and 75% Band 4 for 2nd year

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Annexe 21 - 70% Band 4 for 1st year and 75% Band 4 for 2nd year Contract Fixed term: 2 years (15th February 2027 until 14thFebruary 2029 to meet the needs of the service.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation on weekend/bank holiday/late rotas) Job ref 050-ACS854-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

It will provide you the opportunity to gain the experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and to subsequently apply for posts as a pharmacy technician.

During the apprenticeship training you will be required to completed the Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice run by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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

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 medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.

Applicants shortlisted for interview must provide copies of their GCSE certificates (or equivalent qualifications) via email before the interview. Non-UK qualifications must be verified by UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) and evidence of verification provided prior to interview. Interviews will be held face-to-face and applicants must be able to attend in person.

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 and motivated Pharmacy.

The post will be based at: Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously growing which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore some of these innovative roles in a multi area, rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a Hospital setting for dispensing for In-patients and Out-patients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward based work. You may also support medicines management and medicines optimisation processes within a GP practice and community hospital setting.

This role requires travelling between different health board sites. You will also be required to attend off-site study days

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered.

To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*- C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level.
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.
• One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent.

Candidates who apply using ‘equivalence’ principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales ‘communication’ and ‘application of number’. Proof of qualifications will be required.

You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales ‘digital literacy’ at level 2 will need to complete this as part of the programme.

To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete. This involve working full time (37.5 hours a week) in a pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards forPharmacy Professionals.

A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English and Science
• Evidence of academic study and continuing professional development after leaving school. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

• Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work in team, able to organise self, good IT skills, health and safety awareness
• Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of pharmacy services and role of pharmacy technician

Values

• Aware of working within limits, professional, patient care
• Able to use initiative and practice time management

Other

• Willing to work in bilingual area
• Ability to travel, appreciation of care responsibility of the health care enviroment

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.