Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT is seeking a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician for a two-year fixed training program leading to registration as a pharmacy technician. This role includes training in dispensing, stock control, and medicine management, supporting candidate development towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and one other science required.
• Pharmacy experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Training in dispensing activities for inpatients and outpatients.
• Involvement in medicine management and stock control.
• Completing drug histories and rotation to Halton hospital.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

GCSE grade A-C or 4-9 in Maths, English, Chemistry and one other science subject

Job description

Go back Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 24 June 2025

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well motivated individual(s) to join our training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.

Successful completion of a fixed two year training programme and studying towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, will provide the entry criteria for registration as a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Main duties of the job

The role involves training in -

- Dispensing activities for inpatients and outpatients using the automation system

- Distribution stock control

- Medicine management at ward level

- Ordering and picking medication

-Working on reception, receiving and processing prescriptions

- Competency trained to complete drug histories

- Rotation to Halton hospital

Introduction will be given to specialist areas for example -

Medicine administration, Chemotherapy, ITU, EPMA, A&E

A college course will support the knowledge-based learning for the qualification.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE'S at grade A - C or grade 4-9 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual science, plus one other science subject (or equivalent). If you have already obtained certificates for these qualifications, these certificates will need to be brought to interview.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.

Job responsibilities

This is a training post which offers the opportunity to gain experience in the various tasks involved in the day to day operations in a pharmacy department, whilst studying towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, ultimately gaining a recognised qualification to register as a qualified pharmacy technician.

The course involves academic and practical training and the commitment of up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

More information regarding the role including duties and responsibilities please open the job description and person specification in the supporting documentation.

Person Specification

• GCSE grade A-C or 4-9 in Maths, English, Chemistry and one other science subject

Experience

• Pharmacy experience

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

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT