Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Technical Services

Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptic/ Technical Services

We are looking for reliable, conscientious and practical pharmacy assistants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team in the Aseptic Services unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.

You will be required to demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning and development and to have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in pharmacy technical services (aseptic production).

Due to the critical nature of our work you will have to meet the highest standards of discipline, personal hygiene and attention to detail. You will be required to work at all times within the health and safety guidelines of the department, to follow standard operating procedures and comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) Standards.

Successful candidates will benefit from undertaking a Level 2 NVQ qualification in Pharmacy Services and can progress further onto the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 course if aptitude and enthusiasm for the role is demonstrated.

Main duties of the job

• Assembly of aseptic products in preparation for aseptic dispensing (chemotherapy and intravenous medicines).
• Decontamination and transfer of medication and associated consumables into the clean rooms.
• To perform in-process volume checks as required.
• To aseptically dispense sterile cytotoxic products and other sterile injectables.
• To carry out environmental and physical monitoring of the aseptic unit.
• Delivery of medication to wards.
• Replenishment and maintenance of accurate stock levels of medicines and consumables.
• Supply of internal orders using the pharmacy dispensing system.
• Receipt and return of clean room clothing.
• Answering telephone and dealing with simple queries.
• Cleaning and decontamination of isolators and associated clean rooms.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

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

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS803-1026

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Technical services or willing to complete within 12 months

Experience

Essential

• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other
• Experience of aseptic or non-sterile production

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Technical services or willing to complete within 12 months

Experience

Essential

• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other
• Experience of aseptic or non-sterile production

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

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

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Technical services or willing to complete within 12 months

Experience

Essential

• Working as part of a team

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other
• Experience of aseptic or non-sterile production