Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

The closing date is 08 March 2026

The post holder will primarily work in the Distribution section of the department, ensuring that medications are sent in a timely and organised manner to wards and departments throughout Princess of Wales Hospital. Stock management is crucial within pharmacy; this involves checking, receiving and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely, participating in stock‑taking and the checking of medicines, is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.

To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services. To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines. To work as part of a team and also independently, using own initiative to deal with routine enquiries such as availability and supply of medicines to wards, referring to the Technician or a Pharmacist if necessary.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard working and reliable individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Pharmacy Department at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. As a rotational pharmacy assistant you will move between the Dispensary and Pharmacy Store. Your duties will be varied and wide‑ranging and will include:

• Dispensary-based activities:
  • Receptionist duties
  • Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication
• Store-based activities:
  • Receipt, unpacking, checking off and putting away deliveries of pharmaceutical items, issue and assembly of stock medication, including I.V. fluids
  • Delivery of assembled and dispensed medication to wards and departments

The ideal candidate will be flexible in their approach to their work, conscientious and a team player with the ability to be an accurate, methodical worker with good attention to detail. Previous work experience is essential. No formal qualifications are required but you will be required to work towards and obtain the Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services), using the in‑house training provided, and be committed to continuous professional development.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including

• Leading pension
• Generous leave
• Flexible work
• Career growth
• Access to ongoing learning and development

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Previous work experience is essential.

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills / Pharmaceutical science or willing to work towards
• GCSE Mathematics and English Grade C or above

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board