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?

We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to work at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary  with our friendly team.

* 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.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A* - C or grade 4 - 9 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual Science, plus one other Science subject (or equivalent). If you have already obtained certificates for the above qualifications your certificates should be brought to the interview. 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.

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/