Senior Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Haverfordwest is seeking a motivated individual to support the Pharmacy team at Withybush General Hospital. The successful candidate will work with pharmacy professionals to deliver pharmaceutical services and will need to hold 5 GCSEs. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £25,313 to £26,999 per year.

Qualifications

• Must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above.
• Desirable to hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
• Perform tasks including manual handling to support the pharmacy teams.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic IT experience

Education

5 GCSEs at C or above

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy services

Job description

Job summary

Due to career progression within the department, we are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare science to support our Pharmacy team in the day to day running of the Pharmacy Department at Withybush General Hospital.

The Pharmacy team is forward thinking and continually strives to improve the delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and optimise the use of medicines within the Health Board.

This is a full timepost, 37.5 hours per week. Part time hours will be considered. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills and you will need to be able to work effectively with the existing team within the pharmacy department.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in providing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Services within the hospital setting. You will be given specific training to help develop your skills.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above. To hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent is desirable but not essential, as full support and supervision will be provided to complete the NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services.

The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including manual handling to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board.

Roles may include working in the following areas: Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.

The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS105-0725

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including the moving and handling of loads between the department and other areas of the hospital to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Manual handling training is provided as mandatory to the successful applicant as part of the induction programme.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 05/09/2025

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including the moving and handling of loads between the department and other areas of the hospital to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Manual handling training is provided as mandatory to the successful applicant as part of the induction programme.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 05/09/2025

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSEs at C or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• 5 GCSE at C or above, including maths, english and science
• Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
• Knowledge of drug names

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience Essential

• Basic IT experience

Desirable

• Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy
• Customer care experience
• Stock maintenance experience
• Team working

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential

• Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSEs at C or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• 5 GCSE at C or above, including maths, english and science
• Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
• Knowledge of drug names

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience Essential

• Basic IT experience

Desirable

• Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy
• Customer care experience
• Stock maintenance experience
• Team working

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)