Hywel Dda University Health Board

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly and progressive Pharmacy team at Glangwili General Hospital.

You will be an extremely valuable member of the pharmacy team, your duties will include;

  • supply of stock to wards and departments
  • dispensing medicines for in-patients and outpatients
  • support the co-ordination of discharging patients
  • support the pharmacy medicines management team at ward level

You will be a strong confident team player, demonstrate professionalism at all times and be committed to your development and the development of the services that we provide to patients.

We are committed to developing the role of Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers within the Pharmacy Department and are increasing their involvement within the service delivery.

Our Pharmacy team is forward thinking and continually strives to improve the delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and optimise the use of medicines within the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in providing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Services within the hospital setting. You will be given specific training to help develop your skills.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above and NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in Pharmacy services is essential.

To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Roles may include working in the following areas: Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.

The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.

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

Interviews will be held on 24/09/2025

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
  • community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

100-ACS122-0825

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSE's at C or equivalent
  • Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • 5 GCSE's at C or above, including Maths, English and Science
  • Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
  • Knowledge of drug names

Language skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

  • Basic IT experience

Desirable

  • Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy.
  • Customer care experience
  • Stock maintenance experience
  • Team working
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSE's at C or equivalent
  • Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • 5 GCSE's at C or above, including Maths, English and Science
  • Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
  • Knowledge of drug names

Language skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential

  • Basic IT experience

Desirable

  • Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy.
  • Customer care experience
  • Stock maintenance experience
  • Team working

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician

Sally Davey

sally.davey@wales.nhs.uk

01267227469

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

100-ACS122-0825

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF


Supporting documents

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