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Job summary
Are you passionate about providing an efficient medicines supply service to Inpatients in our hospital? The Inpatient Pharmacy at the LGI is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Pharmacy Services Assistant (Apprentice) to join the friendly, sociable team at the LGI.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake the Level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services qualification whilst training on the job over a 12-15 month period. On completion of this qualification, will then be able to progress to a Senior Pharmacy Services Assistant should they wish to do so. Full training will be given in labelling and dispensing of medicines, ordering and stock maintenance and reception duties.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £25,272 a year
- Contract: Apprenticeship
- Duration: 15 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 000800
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Emma Craske Pharmacy Technician Team Leader emma.craske@nhs.net 0113 3922458
Job Summary
Why you should join our Team
The Inpatient Pharmacy dispensary team at the LGI is a small, friendly and extremely supportive team and the successful candidate will be fully supported in all training throughout completing this qualification.
The work is often fast paced and busy with the whole team pulling together to achieve the most efficient service for our patients.
Pharmacy is a forward thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. There are plenty of opportunities to progress within different area's of our pharmacy service should you wish to do so.
What you will bring to the role
The successful candidate will have good literacy and numeracy skills and I.T skills. They will be able to follow standard operating procedures, be a quick learner and retain information. We are looking for a candidate who is a good team player with excellent communication skills an committed to self-development..
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Services Assistant [In Training] with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 a year. The contract type is Apprenticeship. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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