[ref. k0831701] Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Job overview

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

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

• This is a two year fixed term appointment to commence in 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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/

Person specification

Qualifications & Registration

• Candidates should possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language, Maths and Chemistry (Dual Science Award accepted) plus one other science subject

• NVQ2 Pharmacy Services

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• A basic knowledge of the role of a pharmacy technician
• An understanding of the pharmacy environment
• An understanding of the requirements of the BTEC/NVQ course in Pharmacy Services

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team
• All candidates will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to the required standard
• Enthusiasm and commitment to study for the Pharmacy Technician qualification at a nominated college
• Self-motivated and committed to study outside of working hours
• Able to accept guidance and constructive criticism
• Available to participate in Bank Holiday, weekend, and late rotas

• Skilled on computer keyboard and applications
• Ability to use initiative
• Good time management

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively. Click here for further information.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.

In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.

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