Foreman jobs in United Kingdom

A Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician apprentice is employed on a fixed term Apprentice Agreement for 24 months. The contract is designed to provide a set of competencies, work experience and a qualification that could lead to employment within the pharmaceutical sector. The apprenticeship will commence in February 2026, subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in order to comply with NHS Employment Check Standards. The trust will support flexible working where possible, including options such as part-time hours.

Last year over 90% of all apprentices completing apprenticeships with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals went on to work with us. The role involves working under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within multidisciplinary teams, assisting in the provision and preparation of medicines to meet patient needs.

We provide a learning pathway that supports your ongoing career progression and includes collaboration with Bradford College on a day release basis over two years, with virtual classroom sessions taught by college tutors and workplace specialists. You will complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.

You must also complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.

• Assist in the provision and preparation of medicines to meet patient needs, under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Apply respect and confidentiality, work well in a team, be courteous and professional, maintain a safe working environment, and contribute to safeguarding of patients.
• Maintain accuracy when preparing and dispensing medicines and work within your own limitations, recognising when to seek guidance.
• Engage in day-to-day duties across the pharmacy department, including exposure to both acute and specialty settings.

• Commitment to completing a 24-month training program and the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Attendance at Bradford College on a day-release basis over two years; completion of a portfolio of evidence.
• Ability to declare that information in the application is true and complete; read and follow guidance on AI usage as advised.
• UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
• Good communication, strong teamwork, and the ability to work within your own limitations.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks and comply with NHS requirements; the Trust is subject to Skilled Worker sponsorship rules and eligibility criteria.

• Working within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a teaching hospital committed to education, training, and development of staff.
• Flexible working opportunities, career development, generous annual leave, pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages, and discounts through NHS schemes.
• The vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis for 24 months; the fixed term status will be reviewed in line with legal obligations.
• All communications regarding applications are via the Trac recruitment system; progression may be tracked through Trac and ESR systems if offered employment.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post and ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria in your application.

• When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to the Trac recruitment system.
• The Apprenticeship will be undertaken in collaboration with Bradford College; attendance is required on a day release basis.
• Any references to sponsorship or eligibility relate to UK government rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship.
• We are committed to helping staff balance work and home life with flexible working options where possible.