Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering an Apprenticeship Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician position. The role rotates across Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside District Hospital and CHoICE to gain comprehensive hospital pharmacy experience and prepare for the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship standard.

Applicants should meet Apprenticeship criteria; a commitment to flexible working and ability to participate in rosters including evenings, weekends

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language, Biology, Chemistry (or Dual award Science/Buttercups Level 2 Foundation in Science for Pharmacy Technicians) according to GPhC guidance.
• Four GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade B or above (Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry) according to GPhC guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills and knowledge across hospital pharmacy to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician and work towards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship standard.
• PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Skills

Effective communication

Methodical with attention to detail

Plan and prioritise workload

Team player

Education

Four GCSEs incl Maths/English/Bio/Chem

Four GCSEs grade B+ incl Maths/English/Bio/Chem

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 22 October 2026

You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the Apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role. Please see attached guidance.

Whether you are currently working in a Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser role or would like to begin a career in Pharmacy this is an excellent opportunity.

We are looking for those with initiative and good communication skills to join our forward-thinking Pharmacy team.

The Posts involve working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers and Assistants providing integrated pharmaceutical care for service users in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.

You will work on a rotational basis across Pharmacy Departments at Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside District Hospital and CHoICE.

Apprentices will develop skills and knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacy required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician, and to work towards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship standard.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your Applic

Main duties of the job

You will undertake a wide range of pharmaceutical duties under the supervision and professional direction of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, including:

The order receipt and storage of medicines.

Accurately dispensing prescriptions and ward orders.

Advising patients on the safe and correct use of their medicines.

Participating in the Integrated Medicines Management Service.

An ability to work in a team is essential and it is vital that you understand the needs of patients and other staff members.

You must have effective time management skills.

As part of the Pharmacy team, you will be required to contribute to latenight (8.00pm), weekend and bank holiday rosters.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

To develop the skills and the knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacypractice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician, and to worktowards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship standard.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A minimum of four GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above (new grade 4-9) including Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry (or Dual award Science/Buttercups Level 2 Foundation in Science for Pharmacy Technicians) in line with GPhC guidance and course provider requirements.
• A minimum of four GCSE (or equivalent) Grade B or above (new grade 6 or above) including Maths, English Language, Biology, Chemistry (or Dual award Science/ Buttercups Level 2 Foundation in Science for Pharmacy Technicians) in line with GPhC guidance and course provider requirements.

Experience

• Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy.
• Experience in a customer service role.

Knowledge

• The role of hospital pharmacy and hospital pharmacy technicians.
• Understand the values of the NHS.

Core Behaviours

• Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours.
• Flexible approach to work and study.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.
• Ability to learn / work alone.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Effective team member.

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.

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearAnnex 21 of Band 4 / Age-related wage