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Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly pharmacy clinical trials team.
This is a newly created fixed term vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management Pharmacy Technician based at Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) working within the area of pharmacy clinical trials.
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until December 2028 due to the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multi-tasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.
This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.
We Are Looking For Someone With
- Experience in Medicines Management
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification – we also welcome those currently working towards it.
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
- Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
- Welsh language skills are desirable
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Values
Essential criteria
- Highly motivated
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations
Essential criteria
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Essential criteria
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
- Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
- NVQ Expert witness
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS