Pharmacy Technician Primary Care and Community Services INTERNAL

Job description

Job OverviewThe role is a fixed‐term secondment for 12 months, designed to meet the needs of the service. Only staff currently employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are eligible to apply, and you must obtain permission from your current line manager before submitting an application.

The Pharmacy Technician will work within the Primary Care and Community services team and across the Integrated Care Hub (IHC), improving patient outcomes through medicines optimisation and safe, effective medication use.

Key Responsibilities

Provide pharmacy services across IHC hospitals, GP practices and other clinical and non‐clinical areas in East Wales as required.

Carry out medicines reconciliation and medication audits.

Support structured medication reviews and quality improvement initiatives.

Work closely with a clinical area such as antimicrobial stewardship or home care.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in patient‐centred care.

Travel within East Wales to deliver services as needed.

Work weekends and public holidays on a rota basis, as part of standard working hours.

Qualifications and Experience

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Niveau NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with a BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent.

Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician qualification, or willingness to obtain this qualification.

Experience working in a primary‐care pharmacy team, medicines management, or audit activities.

Willingness to travel as required.

Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.

Skills and Abilities

Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a range of colleagues and health‐care professionals.

Confidentiality, ability to adapt to change, and capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Strong organisational and workload management skills.

Motivated, reliable, and methodical with a commitment to self‐study and professional development.

Understanding and responsiveness to patient needs.

Welsh language proficiency is desirable.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Continued professional development.

NHS Pension Scheme.

Flexible working arrangements.

Weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis will be required as part of standard working hours.

Equal Employment OpportunityWe are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme and uphold equality and diversity across the organisation.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wrexham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English