Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is a permanent Band 5 Pharmacy Technician role at Royal Gwent Hospital, focusing on accredited checking and medicines management. The role involves providing medicines management support across various wards and outpatient services. Candidates should be motivated, adaptable, and capable of multi-tasking. Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas is required.
Key responsibilities
- Provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.
- Work across multiple sections effectively.
- Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.
Essential criteria
- Highly motivated
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
- Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Expert witness
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,557 – £39,631 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.
This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management Pharmacy Technician based at Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH).
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multi-tasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.
This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in Medicines Management
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification - we also welcome those currently working towards it.
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
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