A two-year fixed-term training post in the Pharmacy Team at Powys Teaching Health Board, run as a Welsh Government Modern Apprenticeship through HEIW. The rotation covers hospital dispensing for in-patients and ward-based work, with possible spells in community pharmacy, leading towards GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician. Full-time with daily travel across Powys and study outside working hours; the Welsh language is desirable but not required. Applicants already holding a Level 3 pharmacy services qualification will not be considered.
What the job involves
- Dispense medicines for in-patients and carry out ward-based pharmacy work in a hospital setting
- Rotate through other pharmacy sectors, such as community pharmacy, where required
- Gain experience reflecting the changing and growing role of the pharmacy technician
- Focus on the management and use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients
- Complete a GPhC-approved training programme for the initial education of pharmacy technicians
- Build a portfolio of evidence and complete work-based assessment
- Complete online learning, study days and group work
- Follow the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
- Travel throughout Powys on a daily basis
- Complete Essential Skills Wales digital literacy level 2 if not already held
What’s required
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
- GCSE English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent English evidence such as Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 2
- GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent numeracy evidence such as Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Level 2
- One GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to undertake a training programme to achieve the relevant qualification
- Ability to travel throughout Powys in a timely manner
Other
- Not already holding a Level 3 Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
- Commitment to study outside working hours and meet training deadlines
- Attend mandatory HEIW and UEA induction dates in February and March 2027
- Bring proof of qualifications to interview
Nice to have
- Knowledge of NHS pharmacy services
- Experience in multiple pharmacy sectors, medicines management or near patient services
- Previous pharmacy experience
- Experience of working effectively both in a team and independently
- Ability to speak Welsh
What’s offered
- Rotational training programme across pharmacy settings
- Pay rises from 70% to 75% of Band 4 after 12 months
- Range of development pathways for career progression
- Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
