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Pharmacy Assistant - Vaccine Service
The closing date is 09 October 2025
To assemble and manage vaccine stock for delivery across CTM UHB. In addition, there will be a need to manage and assemble stock for wholesale customers and to process controlled drug requisitions. All assembling and dispensing work is checked.
To participate in the ward-based medicines management service, assessing patients' own medicines, and organising supplies.
To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective, and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services including vaccination services and wholesale dealership of prescription medication.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer has become available to join the pharmacy team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The post holder will be expected to travel across sites including spending time in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.
Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and this role is an opportunity to develop further to support the Pharmacy staff working in all areas of Pharmacy. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high-quality, patient-focused medicines management service.
You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service including the vaccination service and WDA contract.
We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role.
Applicants must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences. English and Mathematics GCSE to a level C or above is essential.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. 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.
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
* Welsh language speaking/listening skill at Level 3 or above
Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards
Experience
* Previous work experience within healthcare
Attributes
* Accurate and methodical
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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is an equal opportunities employer.
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