Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their pharmacy team as Pre-registration pharmacy technicians. This role offers a two-year funded training program leading to a BTEC level 3 Diploma, essential for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician. You will gain hands-on experience while working in a dynamic environment, contributing to patient care and medication management. The organization values diversity and aims to create a positive work-life balance through flexible working practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in pharmacy within a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least four GCSEs at grade C or above in relevant subjects.
• Training in pharmacy practices under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Train and work in various pharmacy departments including dispensary and aseptic unit.
• Perform technical duties under supervision of pharmacy staff.

Skills

Practical Skills

Knowledge of Pharmacy Practices

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

GCSEs in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another Science

Job description

Client:

Countess Of Chester Hospital

Location:

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

be516c73ad7a

Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on leading through clinical excellence and creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare through partnership and innovation.
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values, and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region, we are reviewing the way we work and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process, we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities, and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated individuals to join our pharmacy team as Pre-registration pharmacy technicians.

• This is a fixed term (2 year) contract.
• To be considered, you MUST hold at least four GCSEs at grade C (or above) in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another Science or similar qualifications e.g. dual Science (to include Chemistry and Biology or BTEC First Certificate in Science). You must be able to provide the original certificates (or certified copies) of the above.

What this Opportunity means:

• A two-year funded training programme which, on successful completion, will provide you with a BTEC level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and meet the General Pharmaceutical Council requirements for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, you will be able to work as a Pharmacy Technician in a wide range of areas wherever medicines are needed.

If we receive sufficient applications, this vacancy will close earlier than advertised.

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacy technicians are vital members of the healthcare team at the Countess of Chester Hospital. You will be training and working in a constantly changing environment where good practical skills and knowledge are essential. You will spend time in the dispensary, aseptic unit, pharmacy procurement, and on the wards.

You will rotate through the pharmacy department to the dispensary, pharmacy stores, procurement, and aseptic services. Your training will be supported by our team of in-house assessors, enabling you to gain practical experience in the tasks required of pharmacy technicians by performing technical duties for the ordering, preparation, dispensing, issuing, distribution, and stock control of pharmaceutical preparations under the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom