Senior Pharmacy Technician & Product Approver
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Senior Pharmacy Technician & Product Approver
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
It's an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services (PTS) in North Wales. Through the Transforming access to medicines (TrAMS) programme the future for the service and opportunities for career progression are bright.
We've an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our PTS team at Gwynedd Hospital, working as a product approver. We're looking for reliable, conscientious individuals to join our friendly team.
Services provided involve preparation of ready to use injectable medicines. Due to the nature of our work you will be expected to follow departmental procedures, comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) Standards and show good attention to detail.
Previous experience in a Pharmacy Manufacturing unit is required, the successful candidate will also have completed an appropriate, recognised Product Approval Course. PTS supports development of all our staff, training opportunities will be given to further your development.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post can be found in the Job description and include:
- Product Approval: Final check and release of aseptically prepared medicines, ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP.
- Aseptic Preparation: Prepare chemotherapy, TPN, radiopharmaceuticals, and other sterile/non-sterile products.
- Staff Management: Supervise and manage pharmacy technicians, assistants, and trainees; oversee rotas and performance.
- Training & Competency: Deliver training, assess staff competencies, and maintain training records.
- Quality & Compliance: Support audits, environmental monitoring, and validation processes; ensure MHRA and QA compliance.
- Stock & Resources: Manage stock control, minimise waste, and liaise with purchasing teams.
- Patient Services: Dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and respond to medication queries.
- General Duties: Use pharmacy IT systems, participate in rotas, attend meetings, and contribute to service development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-PST147-1126
Job locations
Gwynedd Hospital
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
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhc
- L3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Qualified as an accredited product approver for aseptic services or committed to working towards
- Qualified as a pre and in-process checker in technical services
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional association
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience post qualification in Aseptic services
- Experience working with Radiopharmaceuticals
- General dispensing
Desirable
- Experience of patient oriented medicines systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhc
- L3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Qualified as an accredited product approver for aseptic services or committed to working towards
- Qualified as a pre and in-process checker in technical services
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional association
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience post qualification in Aseptic services
- Experience working with Radiopharmaceuticals
- General dispensing
Desirable
- Experience of patient oriented medicines systems
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Gwynedd Hospital
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
Gwynedd Hospital
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:
Pharmacist - Team Leader Aseptic Services
Mathew Phillips
03000842085
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-PST147-1126
Job locations
Gwynedd Hospital
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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