Pharmacy Assistant
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Pharmacy Assistant
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Join our outstanding Pharmacy team!
The Pharmacy Department in Ysbyty Gwynedd is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to support us in the Goods-Receipt & Distribution areas of the service. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, committed team and learn new skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. As the successful candidate you will need to be self-motivated, able to concentrate on detailed tasks and understand the importance of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
We will support you in completing the Buttercups Stock Management course; if you do not already have this or an equivalent.
Standard NHS conditions of service apply.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide pharmacy support services including:
- Supply of medicines, wound care products, diagnostic reagents, nutritional products and disinfectants held as stock on wards and in departments of the Health Board.
- Ordering and receipt of medicines and general goods into the pharmacy department.
- Dispensary receptionist and support duties.
- Over labelling of manufacturers' original packs in batches according to Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP ).
- To comply with Code of Conduct and work within BCUHB's identified policies, protocols and guidelines and comply with the security requirements at all times.
- Work in partnership with patients, other health and social care colleagues and services internal and external to BCUHB, as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for service users.
- To undertake a range of clerical and administrative tasks which contribute to the smooth running and efficiency of the Healthcare Services.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,300 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-ACS840-1026
Job locations
Pharmacy Department Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
- GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Pharmacy, experience in hospital, community or other
- Customer service experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Pharmacy, experience in hospital, community or other
- Customer service experience
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Pharmacy Department Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Pharmacy Department Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Kerry Hughes
03000842067
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,300 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-ACS840-1026
Job locations
Pharmacy Department Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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