Job Title: Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician
Agency: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Location: United Kingdom, Wales, Wrexham
Salary/Rate: 27,898 – £ 30,615 / Year
Job Summary
THIS POST IS A FIXED CONTRACT FOR 24 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
This post is a fixed-term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 – 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.
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 the use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medical services.
During the two-year training, you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.
Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.
Main duties of the job
If you are accurate, methodical, caring, and interested in health and well-being, then this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for forward-thinking, enthusiastic, organised, and motivated individuals to join our dynamic and motivated Pharmacy team. The post will be rotational between Wrexham Maelor Hospital and HMP Berwyn pharmacy departments.
The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting, and is continuously developing new roles, which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in dispensing for Inpatients and Outpatients, Purchasing and Distribution, and ward-based work.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English, and Science
Desirable
- Evidence of academic study and continuing professional development after leaving school. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in team, able to organise self, good IT skills, health and safety awareness
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of pharmacy services and role of pharmacy technician
Values
Essential
- Aware of working within limits, professional, patient care
Desirable
- Able to use initiative and practice time management
Other
Essential
- Willing to work in bilingual area
Desirable
- Ability to travel, appreciation of care responsibility of the health care enviroment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 10 November 2025
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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