Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Integrated Care System; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Huddersfield is seeking a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice. The role provides a 27-month fixed-term training position, preparing candidates to qualify and register as a Pharmacy Technician. Applicants must have a commitment to meeting educational standards and a willingness to engage in multiple team rotations. Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake any training relevant to the role.
• Ability to work under guidance from registered professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision and preparation of medicines.
• Work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate compassion and be patient-focused.

Skills

Organisational skills

Dispensary experience

Experience in dealing with the public

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

English and Math GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Completion of Pharmacy Assistant approved qualification/apprenticeship

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

The closing date is 25 August 2025

A 27 month fixed term contract (earliest completion 2 years 1 day) training positiondesigned to provide the trainee with the experience, knowledge, skills and behaviours to beable to qualify and register as a Pharmacy Technician.

The post holder must have a commitment to meeting the General Pharmaceutical Council'sInitial Education and Training Standards and Apprenticeship standards. Blended learning isprovided throughout workplace rotations and distance learning and study by our trainingprovider Buttercups Training.

We are looking for our next cohort of Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices.

There are various roles available including Cross-sector partnership working and Aseptic Dispensing.

Working under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within multidisciplinary teams, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices will assist in the provision and preparation of medicines to meet the needs of all patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to demonstrate compassion and be patient focused with excellent communication skills.The ability to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into multiple teams is essential.

You will need to be highly committed to achieve the Integrated Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self-motivated.

You will benefit from the full support of an Educational Supervisor, practice supervisors, clinical supervisors and mentors along with the Educational provider's tutors and pastoral support throughout the Apprenticeship.Due to the rotational nature of placements, candidates must be willing and able to travel between sites.

Cross-sector positions require a car and business insurance.Please only apply for this position if you meet all the minimum eligibility criteria as defined in the Person Specification.

About us

CHFT Pharmacy have successfully trained and supported Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians Apprenticeships since 2008.

How will we help your training role?

We will support you with a quality induction to all areas of practice, you will be allocated an educational supervisor, workplace training supervisor and a team of mentors with a range of Pharmacy and therapeutics expertise and knowledge. We will also provide a range of e-learning opportunities provided as part of your Trust and educational provider training. You will be allocated protected off the job training and as part of our experienced team of Pharmacy Technicians and Clinical Pharmacists you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge, behaviours and skills with support from your colleagues.

You will have an individual training plan designed to meet the requirements of the course but also your own individuals needs based on your current experience and skills.

Trainees who successfully complete the two year apprenticeship will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Although every effort will be made to provide a substantive position at the end of training, this cannot be guaranteed.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the PTPT position.

As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician post applicants must meet the General Pharmaceutical Council's fitness to practice criteria.

Applications which do not meet the training provider's entry requirements or apprenticeship funding requirements will not be shortlisted. Due to the requirements of this demanding training experience, it is preferred that successful candidates will be employed on a full-time contract. However, part-time will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• English and Math GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
• Completion of Pharmacy Assistant approved/accredited qualification/apprenticeship

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Organisational skills
• Dispensary experience
• Experience in dealing with the public

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• To have the desire to work in a service that contributes to patient care
• Good oral and written communication skills

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross-site Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum, pro rata (annex 21)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

27 months

Working pattern

Reference number

372-FSS2864

Job locations

Cross-site Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust