Medicines Homecare Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 15 April 2026
Working at the University Hospital of Wales you will support the Medicines Procurement and Homecare Team to develop and maintain a patient centred and responsive medicines homecare service.
Non ACPT trained pharmacy technicians or newly qualified technicians are welcome to apply – training and support will be provided.
Whilst ACT qualification is required for this post we welcome applicants who wish to work towards this qualification and full training will be provided. During training the contract will be Annex 21: 75% Band 5 for up to 12 months until the ACT qualification is achieved.
Any applications from applicants not eligible to be GPhC registered WILL NOT be considered.
Responsibilities
You will work as part of our Medicines Procurement and Homecare Team in a Homecare role.
You will supervise the Homecare services team, overseeing and managing patient prescription management, and develop this essential service to our patients.
You will liaise with clinical teams, pharmacists, homecare companies and patients ensuring the smooth running of the daily homecare prescription service.
You will answer Pharmacy Homecare Admin staff clinical or technical queries, assist in staff training (preparing knowledge sessions for the admin team) and manage the daily workload in the team leader's absence.
This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the existing team.
You should have an NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent, be GPhC registered, and be a qualified accuracy checking Pharmacy Technician with hospital pharmacy experience.
Speaking Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
* BTEC/NVQ3 registered with GPhC
* NVQ assessor
* ACPT qualification
Experience
* Post‑qualification hospital experience and knowledge of medicines procurement, stock control and homecare services
Skills
* Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Knowledge
* ECDL or equivalent Microsoft Office applications experience; knowledge of medicines procurement and homecare
* Self‑motivated, able to work as part of a team and on own initiative, with a flexible/adaptable approach to work
* Diplomatic
Other
* Demonstrate commitment, prioritise own and others workload and work under pressure
* Responsive to patient needs
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.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year (Annex 21 - 75%)
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