Pharmacy Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician – Higher Level
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 28/02/2028. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a se...
- Take part in and supervise the aseptic preparation of medicines, following relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Support the daily running of the service by helping to organise workloads and activities to ensure medicines are prepared and supplied safely and on time.
- Carry out accredited pre- and in-process checks to help ensure medicines are prepared accurately and safely.
- Provide day-to-day support and guidance to technical services staff, assisting with training and competency assessments where required.
- Support quality assurance activities such as environmental monitoring, validation work, deviation reporting and quality investigations.
- Assist with the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to service improvements.
- Help maintain stock levels and ensure the safe storage, handling and security of medicines and consumables.
- Dispense and self-check prescriptions, including unlicensed medicines and clinical trial products, following approved procedures.
- Carry out final accuracy checks and release prescriptions in line with legal, professional and clinical requirements.
Applicants must hold or be currently working towards a relevant pharmacy or science qualification. Applicants must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) with the Science Council or be eligible and intending to register with the relevant professional body within the current year.
The ideal candidate will hold accredited checking qualifications for both dispensed medicines and pre- and in-process checking within aseptic preparation services. However, applicants who do not currently meet all the requirements of the Band 5 role are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualifications within a maximum of 18 months and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year, payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 5 pay, and the second year 75%). Following successful passing of the checking accreditations, the post holder will then be paid at Band 5 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 5 role. Failure to achieve the qualification in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 23/09/2026.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff, and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third-sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice OR BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services OR The Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3), OR Science Manufacturing Tech (SMT) Level 3 OR equivalent scientific qualification at degree level
- Accredited Pre- and In-process Checking
- Accuracy Checking for Dispensing Assistants course or equivalent qualification
- Appropriate Professional Registration
- GPhC approved dispensing qualification at level 2 or above
Desirable
- Supervisory management qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
- Training qualification or accreditation, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Pharmacy, aseptic unit or comparable production environment.
Desirable
- Wider experience of pharmaceutical industry including procurement, stores and distribution
Other
Essential
- Approachable and professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm in a busy environment.
- Committed to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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