Pre-Registration - Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is offering three full-time Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician positions as part of an apprenticeship program. Candidates will gain diverse experiences across various sectors, preparing them for registration as pharmacy technicians with the GPhC. This role includes attending college remotely one day a week while working towards the qualification.

Qualifications

• Must have been a UK resident for at least three years.
• Not already hold a degree in a relevant subject.
• Bring original certificates and proof of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supplying medications to wards and clinics.
• Dispensing medications for in-patients and out-patients.
• Participating in medicines reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4

Relevant pharmacy qualification such as NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are excited to offer three Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician posts as part of an apprenticeship program. These positions will work alongside our current trainees and qualified staff across multiple sites, providing diverse experiences to prepare candidates for registration as pharmacy technicians with the GPhC. The posts are rotational, offering opportunities across sectors such as secondary care, prisons, GP, and community services.

The roles are full-time and include attending college remotely one day a week while working towards a qualification that, upon successful completion, enables registration with the GPhC.

To be eligible for apprentice funding and meet the job requirements, candidates must:

1. Have been a resident in the UK for at least the previous three years (not on a student visa).
2. Hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4, including Mathematics, English Language, and two sciences such as Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications.
3. Not already hold a degree in a relevant subject.
4. Bring original certificates and proof of qualifications to the interview.
5. Ideally possess a relevant pharmacy qualification such as NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy skills.
6. Be able to travel across the GMMH footprint and locations.

The job responsibilities include:

1. Supplying medications to wards and clinics, managing stock and in-patient use.
2. Dispensing medications for in-patients, out-patients, and clinics, including controlled drugs.
3. Participating in medicines reconciliation.
4. Preparing and training to carry out final accuracy checks of dispensed medications.
5. Stock recycling and implementing cost-saving efficiencies.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant, innovative place to live and work, offering beautiful countryside and a lively city environment with excellent shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Our community is known for warmth, humor, and generosity. We foster a positive working environment where staff can develop skills, enjoy their work, and contribute ideas to improve care.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Madelaine Ackers
• Job Title: Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

We are committed to a diverse workforce and removing barriers to employment for under-represented groups, including BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. For an informal chat or additional support, please contact:

• Name: Denise Gleave
• Role: Recruitment & Retention Advisor
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]