# Senior Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy Systems > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-pharmacy-technician-pharmacy-systems/66d10c82-4659-45a1-bd01-5e2166e5a3a7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-pharmacy-technician-pharmacy-systems/66d10c82-4659-45a1-bd01-5e2166e5a3a7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T09:12:22.718Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Newport/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Pharmacy_Technician/Pharmacy_Technician-v8120201 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8120201?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview A exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative Pharmacy Technician to join the established Pharmacy Systems Team within ABUHB. The role will have responsibility for the vast array of Pharmacy systems and associated hardware, including Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Pharmacy Robotic Dispensing Systems, the CareFlow Medicines Management Pharmacy Stock Control System. The role is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, with an expectation to visit the other ABUHB Acute and Peripheral sites as and when needed. The role will report to the Principal Pharmacy Technician for Systems and work in collaboration with them and the Senior Pharmacy Assistants to deliver the Pharmacy Systems and Digital roadmap. The role will have management responsibility of the three Senior Pharmacy Assistants established within the team, and support their development and progression while assisting in maximising efficiency at their base sites. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Main duties of the job Provide an effective and professional Pharmacy systems service when liaising with stakeholders, using tact and diplomacy to encourage effective working when dealing with any communication difficulties. Participate in the implementation, management and continued optimisation of ABUHB Pharmacy and Medicines Management Systems ,  applying knowledge, skills and training of a registered pharmacy technician. Be an expert super-user for Careflow Medicines Management, Omnicell, Prescription Tracking System, WOREQ2 ward ordering request  system, CheckIt temperature monitoring and Pharmacy Dispensing Robots (RDS) located across the Health Board, and their associated  database(s). Optimise and maximise use of available resources within Microsoft 365 suite to support and enhance work of the Pharmacy Service. Deputise for Principal Pharmacy Technician, acting as line manager for the section and providing specialist clinical and technical support. Manage and supervise work of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants. ### 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** - Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List check - Ability to travel within geographical area and between sites in a timely manner ### Experience **Essential** - Significant work experience (post qualification) in hospital pharmacy - Broad knowledge and experience of hospital pharmacy practice - Working knowledge/ experience of writing SOPs - Experience of systems maintenance for robots /vending machines in hospital pharmacy environment - Experience in training and supervision of trainees **Desirable** - Experience of managing a team - Experience of Pharmacy/ ePrescribing systems / clinical systems configuration and maintenance - Experience of working in clinical IT projects ### Skills and Atributes **Essential** - An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice - A clear understanding of the limits of own decision making - Organisational abilities - Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals - Computing skills: ability to use Microsoft Office / 365 applications e.g. Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word - Quality oriented – strives to deliver continuous improvement - Good leadership qualities: able to take responsibility and to delegate effectively - Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used - Flexible and adaptable to changing demands - Conscientious, reliable and motivated **Desirable** - Ability to motivate people ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area to degree or equivalent level to include: BTec in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services - Medicines Management qualification. - Accredited Checking Technician (as per National Education Framework) - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Supervisory/ Management qualification ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 552.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10447823) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 103.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10438437) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [abuhb values & behaviour framework (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3066) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## 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.