Job Description

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 medicines management Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team on the Discharge Lounge/Hub.
This post will contribute to Medicines Management services at Glan Clwyd Hospital with a focus on safe, effective and timely discharge by liaising with our discharge lounge/hub team. Particularly key to the role will be the multi-disciplinary engagement, patient counselling and provision of medicines information.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a progressive and proactive Pharmacy Technician with strong problem solving skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.
You will act as an advocate for pharmacy services and guardian of medicines safety. You will be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
The right candidate will be given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills further through development opportunities supported by our friendly and experienced team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
30,420 to 37,030 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-PST091-0725
Job locations
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Rhuddlan Road
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
Job description
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. Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent.
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
• National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards

Experience
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
• General dispensing
• Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
• Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
• Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations.
• Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values
Essential

• Well motivated, reliable, methodical.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for training
• Committed to self study and development

Desirable

• Understanding and responsive to patient needs.

Other
Essential

• Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent.
• National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
• National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards

Experience
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
• General dispensing
• Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
• Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
• Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations.
• Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Values
Essential

• Well motivated, reliable, methodical.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for training
• Committed to self study and development

Desirable

• Understanding and responsive to patient needs.

Other
Essential

• Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary