# Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-registration-trainee-pharmacy-technician/c51477c5-c03a-4727-8a92-352f389a2b62 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-registration-trainee-pharmacy-technician/c51477c5-c03a-4727-8a92-352f389a2b62.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Salford - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** 2 years (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T09:03:31.734Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Bury/Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8096644 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8096644?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 2026 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. 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. 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). Overseas qualification may need to be verified prior to interview by providing Naric Certificate of Reference or equivalent. Your certificates for the above qualifications should be brought to the interview for verification. 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. ### Main duties of the job To undertake training and to assist in the provision of the pharmaceutical service. To carry out the training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and complete all assignments and educational tasks within the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians. ### 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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Job Details 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 2026 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. 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. 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). Overseas qualification may need to be verified prior to interview by providing Naric Certificate of Reference or equivalent. Your certificates for the above qualifications should be brought to the interview for verification. 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. ## Job Description To undertake training and to assist in the provision of the pharmaceutical service. To carry out the training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and complete all assignments and educational tasks within the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians. ## 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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above. Must include English Language, Maths and Chemistry (Dual Science is accepted) plus one other science subject ### Skills and abilities **Essential** - Good communication skills - Ability to works as part of a team - Enthusiasm and commitment to study - Self motivated and committed to study outside of working hours **Desirable** - Computer keyboard and application skills - Good time management ### Knowelge, training and expereince **Essential** - Basic knowledge of the role of a pharmacy technician - Understanding of the pharmacy environment - Understanding of the requirements of the qualification you will study for ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10390403) - [functional requirements (pdf, 120.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10390402) - [candidate information pack (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3016) - [sponsorship & evisa information (pdf, 141.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2708) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.