Swansea Bay University Health Board

Neath Cluster Medicine Management Technician

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

Are you a pharmacy technician ready for a new challenge and committed to enhancing your skills within a primary care setting?

An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated pharmacy technician has arisen within the Neath Cluster of Swansea Bay University Health Board. This post will be varied, providing you with the opportunity to work within a friendly and forward-thinking team to improve the quality of prescribing, liaising closely with GPs, community-based healthcare professionals and acute care colleagues at a time of transformational change within primary care.

Primary Care experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who can clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy, changing environment.

The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week, and flexibility could be considered for a suitable candidate.

Main duties of the job

The Neath Cluster Medicine Management Technician will work closely with two cluster pharmacists to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing within the cluster. This will help enhance patient outcomes and reduce harm, which could otherwise lead to unscheduled care and hospital admissions.

Primary Care experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who can clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy, changing environment.

The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week, flexible working request will be considered.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

130-PST069-0925

Job locations

Briton Ferry Health Centre

Brunel Way

Briton Ferry

SA11 2FP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Essential

  • BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent (i.e. NVQ Level III Pharmaceutical Services)
  • Registered with professional body - GPhC (RegPharmTech)

Desirable

  • Further management or clinical qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience in a relevant primary care role

Desirable

  • Drug information/ Medication review skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent (i.e. NVQ Level III Pharmaceutical Services)
  • Registered with professional body - GPhC (RegPharmTech)

Desirable

  • Further management or clinical qualification

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience in a relevant primary care role

Desirable

  • Drug information/ Medication review skills

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

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Briton Ferry Health Centre

Brunel Way

Briton Ferry

SA11 2FP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Briton Ferry Health Centre

Brunel Way

Briton Ferry

SA11 2FP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician

Marianna Handzusova-Howley

marianna.handzusova-howley@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

130-PST069-0925

Job locations

Briton Ferry Health Centre

Brunel Way

Briton Ferry

SA11 2FP


Supporting documents

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