Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

It will provide you the opportunity to gain the experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), and to subsequently apply for posts as a pharmacy technician.

During the apprenticeship training you will be required to completed the Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice run by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Salary: Annex 21 - Initially 70% of a Band 4 salary, 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 use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.

Applicants shortlisted for interview must provide copies of their GCSE certificates (or equivalent qualifications) via email before the interview. Non-UK qualifications must be verified by UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) and evidence of verification provided prior to interview. Interviews will be held face-to-face and applicants must be able to attend in person.

Main duties of the job
If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing 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.

The post will be based at: Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously growing which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore some of these innovative roles in a multi area, rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a Hospital setting for dispensing for In-patients and Out-patients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward based work. You may also support medicines management and medicines optimisation processes within a GP practice and community hospital setting.

This role requires travelling between different health board sites. You will also be required to attend off-site study days

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 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-ACS854-1126
Job locations: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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 GCSEs grade A*- C (new 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.
• 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 communication and application of number. Proof of qualifications will be required.

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.

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 a 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.

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 environment

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. 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Pharmacy Technician Training & Development, Ann Gaulton, Ann.Gaulton@wales.nhs.uk, 03000857296

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