Cross sector (Aseptics) Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in Manchester is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. This role offers comprehensive training to become a registered Pharmacy Technician, with responsibilities including aseptic preparation and medicines management. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English, and must be dedicated to both work and study commitments.

Benefits

Extensive development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 GCSEs including Maths, English Language, and two science subjects.
• Experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Ability to follow protocols and procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic preparation and medicines management duties.
• Engage and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality dispensing service for patients.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

4 GCSEs grades A-C including Maths, English Language, and two sciences

Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking individuals with enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to join our pharmacy division as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. The closing date is 09 October 2025.

This role is based at Wythenshawe Hospital and includes rotations at all sites in MFT. We offer extensive development opportunities within a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you have a high degree of enthusiasm and are eager to train and study to become a registered Pharmacy Technician we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A-C/4-9, which must include Maths, English Language and TWO science subjects preferably Chemistry and Biology (dual or combined accepted).
• If you do not possess a Science GCSE but have completed a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services and have at least two years of pharmacy experience, you are still eligible to apply but will complete an additional assessment.
• Ensure that all GCSE results are clearly documented on your application. If your qualifications were obtained overseas, please secure a NARIC certificate before the interview.

Main duties / Responsibilities

• Carry out aseptic preparation including parenteral nutrition, CIVA, cytotoxic drugs, gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies from point of prescription receipt, including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Engage in medicines management duties at ward level, such as medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medications and ordering medications.
• Provide a high-quality dispensing service for all patients within the Trust.

Education and Training

Students will virtually attend college on day release to achieve the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians. This is a demanding role and will require study both in work and in your own time. The expectation is to dedicate at least 10 hours each week to facilitate the completion of your studies. You will receive full support from an Educational Supervisor and qualified pharmacy assessors to complete the qualification.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, offering a scale of opportunity. We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and are embarking on our Green Plan to play our part in sustainable healthcare.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Diversity & Equality

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements for your application, email [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs/equivalent grades A-C/4-9 including Maths, English Language and two Science subjects (Chemistry and Biology preferred; dual or combined Science accepted).
• Level 2 in Pharmacy

Knowledge

• An interest in Healthcare and the NHS
• Knowledge of own limitations
• Knowledge of the qualification (apprenticeship)
• Knowledge of pharmacy drugs

Training and Experience

• Experience of teamwork and working on own initiative
• Experience of dealing with people
• Pharmacy experience in hospital or community setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-7490604*

Job locations

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust