Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Rotational Pharmacy Assistant to oversee efficient medication distribution within the Princess of Wales Hospital. Duties include stock management, checking supplies, and supporting pharmacy logistics. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, good attention to detail, and prior experience in a similar environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development within a team-oriented workplace that values diversity.

Benefits

Generous leave policy

Career growth opportunities

Access to learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Previous work experience is essential.
• Capable of using initiative to deal with routine enquiries about medicines.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and organized medication distribution to various departments.
• Check, receive, and store medicines following SOPs.
• Participate in stock management and ensure secure storage of medications.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English Grade C or above

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy service skills or willingness to work towards

Job description

Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 01 January 2026.

The post holder will primarily work in the Distribution section of the department, ensuring that medications are sent in a timely and organised manner to wards and departments throughout Princess of Wales Hospital. Stock management is crucial within pharmacy; this involves checking, receiving and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines, is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.

To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.

To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines.

To work as part of a team and also work independently, using own initiative to deal with routine enquiries e.g availability and supply of medicines to wards, referring to the Technician or a Pharmacist if necessary.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard working and reliable individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Pharmacy Department at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. As a rotational pharmacy assistant you will move between the Dispensary and Pharmacy Store. Your duties will be varied and wide-ranging and will include:

• Receptionist duties
• Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication
• Receipt, unpacking, checking off and putting away deliveries of pharmaceutical items, issue and assembly of stock medication including I.V. fluids
• Delivery of assembled and dispensed medication to wards and departments

The ideal candidate will be flexible in their approach to their work, conscientious and a team player with the ability to be an accurate, methodical worker with good attention to detail.

Previous work experience is essential. No formal qualifications are needed but you will be required to work towards and obtain the Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services), using the in-house training provided, and be committed to continuous professional development.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

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

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy service skills/ Pharmaceutical science or willing to work towards
• GCSE Mathematics and English Grade C or above

Skills

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.