Job summary
This post is fixed term / secondment until August 2027 due to maternity cover.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic clinical team at the Pharmacy, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan.

The postholder will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must be keen to learn and develop themselves and will be provided with opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge.

We are looking for a compassionate leader to support staff to develop individually, in line with departmental goals. As part of the senior pharmacy management team, you will have line management responsibilities and assist with supply workflow, meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the supply pharmacy service through involvement with policy making, working with the multidisciplinary team and by developing the dispensary pharmacy workforce. They will be responsible for the co-ordination of dispensary-based pharmacy technicians and assistants to ensure we provide a safe and effective patient-centred pharmacy service.

The post holder will play an essential role in continuing to implement improvements and efficiencies following the recent implementation of Electronic Prescribing Medicines and Administration (ePMA) system in BCUHB Central in 2026. This is an exciting time to get involved, so if you have a passion for improvement and a dedication to providing excellent patient care, this is the role for you!

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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: 25 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year, per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-PST090-0626
Job locations: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• A substantial level of post qualification experience in pharmacy services.
• Experience of managing pharmacy team(s)

Desirable

• Experience in a broad range of pharmacy services.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• NVQ level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills or equivalent.

Desirable

• WCPPE Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
• WCPPE National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification
• ILM/Management qualification

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Good time management skills
• Dispensing skills.
• Patient counselling skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills.
• Able to prioritise and delegate

Desirable

• Experience of interviewing.

Knowledge
Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy services for specialist area to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of budget control.

Desirable

• Knowledge of health service developments that will impact on area of responsibility

Values
Essential

• Team player
• Ability to use initiative.
• Aware of own limits.
• Motivates self and others.
• Patient/Service focused.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and revalidation

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel between places of work in a timely manner.
• Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holiday Pharmacy services
• Flexible approach to work
• Willingness to work in a bilingual area

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within an agreed timescale

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Chief Pharmacy Technician Stephanie Hough, Stephanie.Hough@wales.nhs.uk, 03000845392