Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in the UK is offering a two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. You will gain experience in Dispensary, Ward, and Aseptic areas through structured rotations. Applicants should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science. This role includes extensive training and the completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, along with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Minimum entry: 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English, Maths, and Science.
• Full training provided in safe, effective patient care.
• Training includes on-the-job and off-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and prepare medicines under supervision.
• Assist with stock control across pharmacy areas and wards.
• Uphold professional conduct and comply with the Learning Agreement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Teamwork

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English, Maths, and Science

Job description

A two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Gain hands-on experience in Dispensary, Ward, and Aseptic areas through structured rotations.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and prepare medicines under supervision, following SOPs.
• Assist with stock control across pharmacy areas and wards.
• Support pharmacy services and departmental operations Trust-wide.
• Maintain records, follow GMP and safety standards.
• Work across sites as needed for training.
• Uphold professional conduct and comply with the Learning Agreement.
• Engage fully in all apprenticeship learning opportunities.
• On completion, we'll support your GPhC registration.

You must be organised, meet deadlines, and work well both independently and in a team. A rotation plan across both sites will guide your training.

Entry requirements and training

• Minimum entry: 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science.
• Full training provided in safe, effective patient care — covering dispensing (including automated systems), medicines reconciliation, ward work, and aseptic preparation.
• Training includes 3.5 days on-the-job and 1.5 days off-the-job for distance learning.
• You’ll also complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

About DBTH and benefits

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. We have a comprehensive framework of behaviours—the DBTH Way—and our values of We Care. We support flexible working where possible to meet service needs and patient needs. We welcome flexible working arrangements where feasible.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups such as those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits include:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice options
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, and finance through external providers