Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Nhs-1; Woodthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a 2-year Fixed Term Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. The role trains you to become a pharmacy technician while working within the Trust’s pharmacy services across multiple sites.

Salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time). Four days per week on-site with one study day weekly to complete underpinning knowledge modules for registration with the GPhC.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent, including English, maths and a science subject.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• A levels or evidence of further education.

Responsibilities

• Work with healthcare professionals, patients and carers to provide a pharmacy service under supervision.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Complete the apprenticeship course and achieve GPhC registration to become a pharmacy technician.
• Rotations across multiple sites with travel between locations as required.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs English, Maths, two Sciences

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

A levels or further education evidence

Tools

Basic dispensing skills

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Apprenticeship Contract Apprenticeship: 2 years Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (20% off the job training) Job ref 186-837-26-CS

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Wells Road Centre Town Mapperley Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

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Job overview

Join our friendly team for this 2 year fixed term contract and train to become a Pharmacy Technician. On successful completion of the course and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) you could apply for roles in medicines optimisation, clinical trials, procurement, aseptic dispensing, medicines safety, education and training and more.

The successful candidate will enrol onto an Apprenticeship Pharmacy Technician Training Programme to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a pharmacy technician whilst working.

Minimum entry requirements are 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or grade C (or equivalent), which must include English, mathematics and at least one science subject.

Main duties of the job

You will need to work with healthcare professionals, patients and carers to provide a pharmacy service under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and therefore must demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You must be able to work efficiently, be extremely organised and with excellent attention to detail.

To complete the course and enable professional registration you will need to be self motivated and highly committed, developing the necessary knowledge and skills to become a pharmacy technician.

Four days a week will be gaining vocational experience with one day per week study to complete the underpinning knowledge modules led by the course provider.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

You will mainly be required to work in our pharmacy at The Wells Road Centre. There will be rotations to other areas throughout our Trust such as Highbury Hospital, Lings Bar Hospital, Blossomwood and Sherwood Oaks and it is therefore essential that you can travel between these sites.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C which must include Maths, English and two Sciences
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• A levels or evidence of further education

Contractual Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to travel and work across different Trust locations from a specified base to support provision of pharmacy services

Experience

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working in a pharmacy
• Experience of customer services

Skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accurate working in a timely manner
• An ability to co-ordinate workload and work towards deadline
• Demonstrates a problem-solving approach knowing when to refer to a senior colleague
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Methodical and well organised
• Basic dispensing skills

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website.
• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Suzanne Buxton Job title Operational Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0115 955 5356

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