EEO Statement
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Job Overview
This post is a fixed-term training contract of 24 months due to funding, commencing 14 Sep 2026 and concluding 13 Sep 2028. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the experience and qualification needed to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 – 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.
The training programme is delivered by HEIW via a Welsh Government Apprenticeship. Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
The funded apprenticeship allows you to obtain the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice while working in a hospital role. Some study in your own time will be required.
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 medication.
The role is varied, interesting and continuously developing; it offers an opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. Experience opportunities include dispensing and checking medications, managing medication on wards, providing advice to patients, and exploring areas such as clinical trials, aseptic production, procurement, outpatient clinics and community response team.
Responsibilities
* Dispense and check medications.
* Manage medication on wards.
* Provide advice to patients.
* Explore areas such as clinical trials, aseptic production, procurement, outpatient clinics and community response team.
Aptitude & Abilities
* Flexible approach and able to adapt to changing demands and situations.
* Highly motivated / driven.
* Conscientious and reliable.
* Professional manner.
* Organisational abilities.
* Able to work under pressure and manage deadlines.
Experience
* Pharmacy experience.
* Hospital experience.
* Experience of working in a team.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*-C (new grades 9‑4) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science.
Desirable criteria
* Level 2 Pharmacy Support Worker Qualification.
* Accuracy Checking Qualification.
* Medicines Management Training.
* Evidence of Continuous Development.
* Higher‑Level Education e.g. A‑levels/Degree.
Benefits
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Language Requirement
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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