# Pharmacy Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant/a1a0c53f-f3a1-41e3-a4b3-bbdfd589555c
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-assistant/a1a0c53f-f3a1-41e3-a4b3-bbdfd589555c.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Location:** Glan Clwyd Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Pharmacy assistant
- **Salary:** £26300.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services, as necessary
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services, as necessary)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28T13:35:13.957Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8227136
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8227136?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking a self-motivated, patient/service focused individual to join our existing team of Pharmacy Assistants working within the dispensary.

Facilitating the smooth flow of work through the dispensary making sure all people involved in the process, including patients and staff are provided with necessary information to ensure that patient’s medication supply needs are met as a priority.

You’ll also ensure the timely collection of pharmacy orders and delivery of pharmaceuticals to all wards and departments.

The post holder undertakes general courier duties to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy and moving of bulk products and equipment as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

### Main duties of the job

Duties include reception work, ensuring the dispensary is adequately stocked with supplies and some housekeeping duties.

They ensure the timely collection of pharmacy orders and delivery of pharmaceuticals to all wards and departments.

### 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.

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Working as part of a team

**Desirable**

- Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other
- Customer service experience

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- Accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of computer systems

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
- Knowledge of handling hazardous substances safely
- Dispensing

### Qualifications and/or Knowledge

**Essential**

- GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment

## Documents

- [jdps english (pdf, 696.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562119)
- [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 696.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562121)
- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 101.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10562122)
- [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838)
- [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)

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