Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/09/2028 to cover secondment. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying...
The successful candidate will work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in providing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Services within the hospital setting. You will be given specific training to help develop your skills.
Applicants must hold 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above and NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in Pharmacy services is essential.
To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Roles may include working in the following areas: Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.
The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 3/11/2026
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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.
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.
- 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
- Good standard of secondary education to include 4 GCSE's at C or equivalent
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
- If not held, willing to work towards Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
- ATO Medicines Management qualification
- Knowledge of drug names
- Working towards the Accuracy Checking Qualification for Assistant Technical Officers.
Language skills
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
Essential: - Basic IT experience
Desirable: - Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy.; - Customer care experience; - Stock maintenance experience; - Team working
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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