Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This 24-month apprenticeship will equip candidates with competencies, experience, and qualifications for future employment in the pharmaceutical sector. Candidates must possess 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills. Successful applicants will complete a recognized pharmacy technician qualification and contribute to patient safety by preparing medicines accurately.

Benefits

Training provided

Experience in a dynamic healthcare environment

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy preferred.
• Previous customer service role experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision and preparation of medicines for patients.
• Work under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Maintain a safe working environment and contribute to patient safety.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Keyboard skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths level 4 or above

GCSEs in two science subjects Level 4 or above

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 23 December 2025

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our team. Base of the post will be discussed with the candidates at interview and on appointment.

A pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician apprentice is employed on a fixed term Apprenticeship Agreement with the Trust for 24 months. This fixed term apprenticeship contract is designed to give you a set of competencies, work experience and a qualification that could lead to employment within the pharmaceutical sector. A high number of pre-registration pharmacy technician apprenticeship candidates have secured employment with us post qualification/24 months.

Main duties of the job

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.

Through your working practices you will be required to apply respect and confidentiality, work well in a team, be courteous and professional, maintain a safe working environment and contribute to patient safety by working accurately when preparing and dispensing medicines.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

To find out more about working in our team, visit our page on the NHS Find Your Place website.

Our region offers affordable house prices and fantastic quality of life opportunities. It includes some of Britain's most beautiful scenery and coastline, national parks and ancient heritage sites. Transport links with other UK regions are excellent. To find out more about our beautiful region, please visit North East England or Cumbria.com.

Job responsibilities

You will need to be hard working and an excellent team worker. Good communication is essential and you must be able to recognise and work within your own limitations.

This role is suited to those who are keenly interested in science and the treatment and physiology of common diseases and conditions.

You must be honest, punctual, reliable and have a professional attitude to work. You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 /C or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics, OR comprehensive pharmacy experience including NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.

Training provided

You will complete a 24 month training program and as part of your apprenticeship you will study a recognised pharmacy technician qualification with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) and will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.

Successful candidates selected at interview process will be expected to undertake an assessment which be explained in the invitation to interview.

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• GCSEs in English and Maths level 4 or above
• GCSEs in two science subjects Level 4 or above. Chemistry, Biology or Human Biology, Physics
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Knowledge and Experience

• Understand the values of the NHS
• Underpinning knowledge- equivalent to NVQ 3 standard
• Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Experience in a customer service role
• Competency training delivered in house to an approved programme equivalent to NVQ level 3 in order to undertake clinical duties

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to plan, organise and deliver service objectives
• Good analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills to ensure timely supply of medicines to wards according to a pre-determined schedule
• Good keyboard skills to enable efficient and accurate recording of all pharmacy medication records

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust