Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Senior Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

The Central Primary Care and Community Pharmacy and Medicines Management team has the opportunity to recruit a passionate and pro-active Pharmacy Technician to lead our community hospital services along with providing oversight and professional support to our managed practices. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and participating in service improvement. The post holder will be required to support the development and implementation of innovative ways of working. These will lead to improvements in patient care and experience and provide efficiencies for the organisation and staff. As we progress with the implementation of ePMA (electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration) across our community hospital sites, this role presents an exciting opportunity for the post holder to lead and support the team through this period of change.

We are dedicated to delivering the best quality care and we need a committed, experienced and skilled individual to help achieve this.

This role will be based in the Central Integrated Health Community (IHC), with a focus on providing direction and support for pharmacy services across the IHC. A key priority will be to support the delivery of pharmacy's vision for the future, and explore ways of implementing efficiencies, developing staff and systems, and ensuring that our vision and goals align with the key themes of "Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales".

Main duties of the job

So, if you're looking for a new challenge to expand your portfolio, have more responsibility and the opportunity to work in pharmacy across the IHC, this job could be for you.

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

The Pharmacy Technician is expected to exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties within limits set by the Chief Pharmacy Technician and in accordance with departmental and Health Board policies and procedures

Be responsible for the professional leadership, development and management of pharmacy technicians and support staff within Central IHC Community Services Team of the Pharmacy and Medicines Management directorate.

Responsible for stimulating, initiating, and co-ordinating the implementation of audit, practice research and development activity undertaken by pharmacy support staff.

Lead and assist specific projects and areas of work, developing strategies for service improvement that reflect professional and corporate/directorate objectives in conjunction with the Pharmacy Senior Managers.

Support the Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Primary Care and Community and Chief Pharmacy Technician in delivery of the Health Board and National agenda within the Health Board (HB).

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST028-0326

Job locations

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL301LB


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
  • 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

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

  • Confident and authoritative inter-personal skills.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Able to prioritise and delegate

Desirable

  • Experience of interviewing.

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

Values

Essential

  • Team player.
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Patient/Service focused
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
  • 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

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

  • Confident and authoritative inter-personal skills.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Able to prioritise and delegate

Desirable

  • Experience of interviewing.

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

Values

Essential

  • Team player.
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Patient/Service focused

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL301LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL301LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Pharmacy, PC and Community

Ceri Davies

Ceri.Davies15@wales.nhs.uk

03000845449

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST028-0326

Job locations

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL301LB


Supporting documents

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