Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Wakefield is offering a 2-year apprenticeship for a Pharmacy Technician. The role includes training across various health services, pharmacy responsibilities, and is suited for candidates with relevant GCSEs and NVQ qualifications. Successful completion leads to registration with GPhC. This position is full-time with a starting salary of £24,937, and applications are welcome from individuals eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma and able to register with GPhC on completion of training.
• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy services and health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, perform a 3-way check prior to final accuracy.
• Assist in ordering medicines and consumables, manage stock discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records using computer systems.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Are you interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician? We have an apprenticeship opportunity based at Fieldhead Hospital Pharmacy in Wakefield, with visits to sites in Barnsley, Dewsbury, Halifax and Huddersfield. The post is a 2-year fixed term Level 3 apprenticeship leading to registration as a Pharmacy Technician on successful completion.

Starting salary is NHS Band 3 equivalent £24,937 dependent on previous NHS service.

The post is suitable for candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum sponsorship requirements.

Main duties of the job

Training over a 2-year period covering inpatient and community mental health, learning disability and wellbeing services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield, with placements in an acute trust and community pharmacy. You will support the dispensary team at Fieldhead Hospital and Pharmacy teams across the Trust to provide services to in-patients, out-patients and clinics. After the first year you will provide a pharmacy service to ward environments with full training and support.

This is a full-time post with day release for college via blended learning during term time, and allocated study time in the workplace. You will become part of a friendly and professional Pharmacy Team supporting specialities in acute mental health, forensic and rehabilitation settings.

Responsibility highlights:

• Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, perform a 3-way check prior to final accuracy.
• Issue medication against stock orders/picking lists.
• Involvement in stock control and management systems for dispensary, wards and departments, including stocktaking.
• Assist in ordering medicines and consumables; manage stock discrepancies and shortages with colleagues.
• Reception duties including answering the phone and hatch in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records using computer systems.
• Communicate effectively with service users, visitors, colleagues, health professionals and external suppliers.
• Work at other localities for training when necessary; demonstrate role to staff; follow safe systems of work and standard operating procedures; participate in learning agreements; promote professional image of Pharmacy.
• Upon completion of the course, be eligible for GPhC registration.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties; the post holder may undertake other duties within the grade in consultation with the manager.

Qualifications and Training

• 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent).
• Must be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma and be able to register with GPhC on completion of training.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Ability to work accurately, with good verbal and written communication, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy services and health and safety issues.

Personal Attributes

• Committed to work/study; organised; self-motivated; a team player; flexible and adaptable; able to work within own limitations and seek help when needed.

Safeguarding, Policies and Compliance

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must comply with Trust safeguarding policies, data protection, equality, health and safety, whistleblowing and professional standards. All staff are responsible for delivering safe patient care and adhering to infection control guidelines.

Eligibility and Visa

At the time of advertising, the role does not sponsor skilled work visas. Applications from those who can prove right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes are welcome.

About Us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust providing community, mental health and learning disability services for Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We lead the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative and are committed to high-quality care in the right place at the right time.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. We value diversity and strive to reflect our communities.

We reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary. Be mindful that this is a fixed-term apprenticeship and not a guaranteed permanent position.

Notes

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Employer

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust