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 health service provider in Doncaster is offering a two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in various pharmacy areas and receive support for GPhC registration after training. Minimum requirement includes 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above. This role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and meeting deadlines. Competitive salary range from £27,485 to £30,162 per year.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrated care, compassion, and empathy.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Positive attitude and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and prepare medicines under supervision.
• Assist with stock control across pharmacy areas.
• Support pharmacy services and departmental operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to demonstrate care

Ability to prioritise tasks

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade C or above

BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Overview

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT invites applications for a two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience in Dispensary, Ward, and Aseptic areas through structured rotations. On completion, well 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. The closing date is 23 October 2025.

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 while 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 will also complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based across three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. We are committed to the DBTH Way and the values of We Care, with flexible working arrangements considered where possible. We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits including: an extensive range of learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice, and discounts through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details. If your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applicants. For information on eligibility, please follow the UK Visas and Immigration GOV.UK guidance. From 9 April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection. Pay protection applies when the role is at the same AFC band or higher and you would receive less in pay due to Annex 21.

Please refer to NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligibility criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers.

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or an equivalent programme of study, please do not apply. For 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.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• The ability to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
• Have a 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

Qualifications & Training

• 4 GCSEs at Level 4 (Grade C or above) including Maths, English and one Science or equivalent
• BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Knowledge & Experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS disclosure will be sought to check for any previous convictions.

Employer

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per year (Annex 21 Band 4)