Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Annex 21 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (The post will start on 15th February 2027 with an end date of 14th February 2029.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (/) Job
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Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bronllys hospital Town Bronllys Salary £28,819 - £31,626 Annex 21 remuneration will apply Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/12/2026
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well. Job overviewThis post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Salary:
Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.
Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health, and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.
During the two year training programme you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.
Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy Team at Powys Teaching Health Board.
The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously growing which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore some of these innovative roles in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a hospital setting, dispensing for in-patients and undertaking ward based work. There may be a requirement for multisector working, for example, working in a community pharmacy.
Ability to travel throughout Powys on a daily basis will be required.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThose that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or…
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