Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is hiring a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This is a two-year fixed term role starting on 1st September 2025. Candidates will train for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy and gain hands-on experience across a range of pharmacy services while working in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs in relevant subjects and be committed to their education and training.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess minimum qualifications.
• Willing to commit up to 10 hours per week for private study.

Responsibilities

• Train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma.
• Gain experience in various areas of pharmacy within the hospital.

Skills

Motivation

Vision

Education

Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade A* - C or grade 4 - 9 in relevant subjects

Job description

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Would you like to train in a role that can make a difference?

We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to work at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary with our friendly team.

* This is a two year fixed term appointment to commence on 1st September 2025

Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the hospital, managing all aspects of medicines and we have an excellent reputation within the North West for providing great training across a large variety of service areas.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an apprenticeship program, gaining experience in various areas of pharmacy within the hospital.

We are looking for candidates with vision and motivation to join our dynamic team.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs 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 the above qualifications your certificates should be brought to the interview. Overseas qualification may need to be verified prior to interview by providing Naric Certificate of Reference or equivalent.

You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025