Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust as an Apprentice Pharmacy Technician. This full-time role offers a fixed-term contract of two years, providing essential training and development in the pharmacy sector. Candidates must have a minimum of four GCSEs, including English and Maths, and demonstrate a commitment to becoming a pharmacy technician. The role involves working closely with pharmaceutical staff and completing a Level 3 Diploma while providing a vital service to patients.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English, Maths, and Chemistry.
• Currently undertaking an approved trainee pharmacy technician training programme.

Responsibilities

• Co-operate with pharmaceutical staff to provide a comprehensive dispensing service.
• Undertake training to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

GCSE Grade A-C

Job description

Go back Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Apprentice Pharmacy Technician - Band 3 Full time -3 7.5 hours with 1 day study leave Fixed Term contract - 2 years Applications are invited for a Apprentice Pharmacy Technician post whilst completing a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

You must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE's Grade A-C or equivalent including English, Maths, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject. UK qualifications or NARIC certificate essential.

This is a development opportunity for a candidate at pre-graduate level open to applicants with previous level 4 qualifications and above e.g. a degree.

Please note: the exception to this is where previous study is in a Pharmacy related area- unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants with a Pharmacy related level 4 or above qualification

Individuals will need to be highly organised, motivated and capable of meeting multiple deadlines. You must be able to plan your own studies at home and complete college work punctually. The majority of study will be completed in your own time. We are looking for individuals who can guarantee this type of commitment the post is suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and able to put in the hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.

The pharmacy service is provided 7 days per week and the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends on a planned rotation.

Main duties of the job

To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing anddeveloping the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical serviceincluding a comprehensive dispensing and medicinesdistribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wardsand departments throughout the Trust. Duties are carried outin specified areas of the pharmacy department under thecontrol or direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacytechnician.

To undertake suitable training and study to successfullycomplete a Level 3 Diploma in the Principals and Practice forPharmacy Technicians. This will enable the applicant to beeligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with The GeneralPharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general education, A minimum of 4 GCSE passes at Grades A-C or equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject
• Currently undertaking an approved trainee pharmacy technician training programme

Experience

• Recent experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community Pharmacy
• Recent experience of working in a health care / public service environment (if not Pharmacy)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Can communicate effectively with patients and service users
• Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas
• Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems

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.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust