# Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post Annex 21) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-registration-pharmacy-technician-training-post-annex-21/10e9bc29-1a72-4cdd-aa7a-2c9eaa26897b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-registration-pharmacy-technician-training-post-annex-21/10e9bc29-1a72-4cdd-aa7a-2c9eaa26897b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Annex 21 (funded for 70% Yr 1 and 75% Yr 2) - **Contract type:** 2 years (fixed term/secondment for 2 years due to funding and training plan) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30 - 16:45 alternating monthly with 8:45 - 17:00) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T08:42:52.114Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Merthyr_Tydfil/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Medicines_Management/Medicines_Management-v8025681 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8025681?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview **Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post - Annex 21)** 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 use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service. 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 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 team at Prince Charles Hospital. The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and 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 a Hospital setting dispensing for In-patients and Outpatients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward based work. This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years due to training contract. 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. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. ### Detailed job description and main 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. ## Job Details **Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post - Annex 21)** 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 use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service. 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. ## Job Description 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 team at Prince Charles Hospital. The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and 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 a Hospital setting dispensing for In-patients and Outpatients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward based work. This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years due to training contract. 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. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people **Desirable** - Previous pharmacy experience - Experience of working in a team ### Circumstances **Essential** - Ability to travel to various sites off site if required within the locality - Ability to attend training venues outside of the locality ### Qualifications **Essential** - 4 GCSEs grade A* to C including English Language, Maths and Science (new grades 9-4) or equivalent ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Highly motivated - Looking for a challenge and learn new things - Approachable and professional manner - Ability to remain calm in a busy environment - Committed to continuing professional development - Embraces the following values: dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, caring, kindness and compassion **Desirable** - Has a professional development plan ### Aptitude and Abilities Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills (verbal and written) - Able to work as part of a team - Able to work to procedures - Organisational and time management skills - Accurate and consistent in work application - Attention to detail - Computer skills (including word processing and data entry) - Numeracy and literacy skills **Desirable** - Ability to speak welsh to a satisfactory level - Familiarity with drug names and pharmacy terminology ## Documents - [sdmp cymraeg (docx, 117.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312564) - [employee benefits (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2345) - [jd&ps – english (docx, 169.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312563) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 102.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312565) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.