Job overview
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.
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.
Person specification
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Technician - Patient Services with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover until August 2027). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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