Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Job overview

We are looking for outstanding applicants with a high degree of enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to train and study to become registered Pharmacy Technicians - following completion of the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship.

This is a fixed term (2 year) contract

The apprenticeship includes working in the hospital covering all aspects of hospital pharmacy and will include ONE day on-line remote learning with Bradford College.

To be considered you MUST hold at least four GCSEs at grade C (or above) in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and another Science or similar qualifications e.g. dual Science (to include Chemistry and Biology or BTEC First Certificate in Science). You must be able to provide the original certificates (or certified copies) of the above at interview. Candidates must meet the apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria as set out by the Department of Education.

A two year funded apprenticeship training programme which on successful completion of you will possess a BTEC level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and meet the General Pharmaceutical Council requirements for professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council you will be able to work as a Pharmacy Technician in a wide range of areas.

We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about good quality patient care as we are.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to train within all areas of Pharmacy which will include clinical ward services, dispensing, patient counselling, clinical trials, aseptic services, homecare and community pharmacy.

You will spend 1 day each week working towards the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians were you will cover personal development, contribution to service improvement, undertake medication reconciliation and supply, assemble and check dispensed medicines and products & receive, validate and issue prescriptions.

You will spend 4 days gaining work experience within the hospital pharmacy at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Candidates who possess a Level 4 or above qualification may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding and therefore may be required to self-fund the college course.

You must be willing to commit to a significant amount of study in your own time.

There will be a requirement to participate within a 7 day working pattern, this will include late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

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:

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

All candidates will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to the required standards

Enthusiasm and commitment to study for the Pharmacy Technician qualification at the nominated college

Self-motivated and committed to study outside of working hours

Polite and courteous manner

Skilled on computer keyboard and applications

Ability to use initiative

Good time management

Knowledge, Training & Experience

A basic knowledge of the role of a Pharmacy Technician

An understanding of the requirements of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (including the integrated apprenticeship)

Essential criteria Maximum score 1

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, which must include Maths, English Language and TWO science subjects of which one must be chemistry (or dual Science award)