Integrated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Doncaster is offering an Integrated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician opportunity. This 2-year apprenticeship includes hands-on training in various pharmacy roles, ensuring you gain the necessary skills to register with the GPhC. Ideal candidates should have 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and possess strong organisational skills. Join a supportive team committed to providing excellent patient care.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping and finance

Qualifications

• Demonstrate care, compassion, and empathy.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications aseptically under supervision.
• Support stock control in pharmacy and wards.
• Assist with pharmaceutical services across Trust.

Skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Compassion

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Overview

Integrated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician opportunity at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. This involves completing the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a 2-year apprenticeship at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals and a second placement site (TBC). You'll follow a rotational training programme across Dispensary, Wards, and Aseptic units, gaining the skills needed to register with the GPhC and become a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Entry requirements

Applicants must have 4 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including English Language, Maths, and a Science. You must be organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently and in a team.

Training details

Training includes 3.5 days on-the-job and 1.5 days off-the-job distance learning. You'll gain experience in dispensing, automated systems, ward-based services, and aseptic preparation, supporting excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare meds aseptically/extemporaneously under supervision
• Support stock control in pharmacy and wards
• Assist with pharmaceutical services across Trust
• Cover other roles to support operations
• Follow safety policies and SOPs
• Attend training at other hospitals if needed
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct
• Follow Learning Agreement
• Take part in all learning/study activities

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Scheme o Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions o Comprehensive health and wellbeing support o NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme o Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email [e-mail]. Please note that if you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course. Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQsThis guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• The ability to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
• Have positive attitude and take pride in the work and the organisation
• Treat others with respect and consideration
• Value diversity and treat people with equal respect
• Good communication skills and respect the views of others
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Good time keeping
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Knowledge & Experience

• Computer Literate
• Previous experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy

Qualifications & Training

• 4 GCSE's - Level 4 (grade C for qualifications obtained 2016 and previous) or above to include Maths, English and one Science or equivalent qualifications
• BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearAnnex 21 Band 4 per annum