Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 10 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
Are you looking for an exciting and unique experience? An opportunity has arisen with Powys Teaching Health Board for a Pharmacy assistant to join our Community Services Pharmacy Team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about patient care and wants to improve patient services to join us to work within our pharmacy team, supporting our community and community hospitals.
You will be supported by experienced Medicines Management Team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, MM nurses, pharmacy assistants and administration staff. You will be a highly valued member of the team and we will provide ongoing personal development and training opportunities. All duties will be supervised by qualified staff. The opportunity to achieve NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and training will be given to the post holder and is essential for the role.
Main duties of the job
To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board working within Standard Operating Procedures.
Participate in rota for general stores and distribution activities to include ward deliveries, stock management and receipt/storage of goods.
Support the administration function of the Medicines Management team as and when needed.
Travel between sites in Powys will be necessary on occasion.
Detailed job description and main 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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- The job will require frequent travel across Powys. The candidate will need to have the means to travel across the county
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Competent keyboard skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy or other healthcare environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and adhere to Powys Teaching Health Board Policies and Procedures
- Able to lift and move pharmacy and fluids boxes on a regular basis
- Good verbal communication skills
- Able to deal sensitively and confidentially with personal patient information
- Able to work as part of a team and able to take direction
- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Grade C or above
- A commitment to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services to attain within 1 year of employment
Desirable
- Driver’s license
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This advert is for Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer with Powys Teaching Health Board in Bronllys, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 10 months (covering career break ending 31/03/27). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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