Job Description

The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered. To be shortlisted for an interview, candidates will need a minimum of 4 GSCEs grade A*- C (equivalent grades 9 - 4) (or equivalent) including GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2. GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2.



One GCSE Science at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent. Candidates who apply using equivalence principles e.g. access to higher education courses, may need to complete Essential Skills Wales Level 2 communication and application of number. Proof of qualifications will be required on the day of the interview, failure to provide proof will mean that the interview will not be continued.



You will undertake a training programme approved by the GPhC for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians. All candidates who do not already hold the qualification Essential Skills Wales digital literacy at level 2 will need to complete this as part of the programme. This is a Welsh Government Modern Apprenticeship delivered via Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). For further details please see Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (PRPT) programme - HEIW YTD Portal To complete the programme, candidates will need the ability and enthusiasm to undertake a modern apprenticeship training programme which will take two years to complete.



This involves working full time (37.5 hours a week) in pharmacy, building a portfolio of evidence, work-based assessment, on-line learning, study days and group work and following the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. A commitment to studying outside working hours is essential as well as an ability to meet the deadlines set during your training programme. Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently and previous pharmacy experience are desirable but not essential for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply Interviews for the post will be held at Bronllys Hospital on 16th June 2025.