# Trainee Science and Manufacturing Technician - Apprenticeship > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-science-and-manufacturing-technician-apprenticeship/60881b01-287e-4c37-b5e3-22f78030513e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-science-and-manufacturing-technician-apprenticeship/60881b01-287e-4c37-b5e3-22f78030513e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust - **Location:** Lister Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Science manufacturing technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 2 years (Apprenticeship) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T07:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-04T14:24:29.764Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Stevenage/East_North_Hertfordshire_Teaching_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8241956 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8241956?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you interested in science, healthcare and medicines? East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit as a Trainee Science and Manufacturing Technician while undertaking a fully supported Level 3 Science and Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification. This two-year apprenticeship-style role combines practical workplace experience with specialist training, allowing you to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a registered SMT. You will work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals in a highly specialised environment, supporting the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other medicines used to treat patients across the Trust. See Job description for Key responsibilities . We are looking for motivated individuals with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to learning. Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential. Please note salary: Year 1 is 70% of top of band 4 and year 2 is 75% of top of band 4 At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. ### Main duties of the job This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in NHS pharmacy manufacturing, contributing directly to patient care while gaining a recognised professional qualification within a supportive and innovative teaching NHS Trust. Requirement to attend study days weekly. Successful completion of the qualification will enable you to be registered as a Science Manufacturing Technician. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent 9-5) grade which must include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology (double science accepted). To assist with the provision of pharmaceutical services to the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. To undertake the Science and Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification to become a qualified registered Science and Manufacturing Technician ensuring all course deadlines are met. To participate in providing a comprehensive pharmacy service whilst following a structured training programme. To work with pharmacists and technicians to ensure patients treated within Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre (LMCC) receive the best possible drug treatment, delivered safely and with a good patient experience. To utilise isolator technology and clean room facilities to safely prepare and label chemotherapy medicines/ extemporaneous medicines for human use. Act as an in-process checked (require accreditation) Dispense individual chemotherapy doses using “batch” product. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Accurate - Able to use initiative; proactive and self motivated - Good time management - Able to perform under pressure ### Knowledge **Essential** - Awareness of Science and Manufacturing Technician job role - IT skills, including Microsoft Words and Excel ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion - Role model our Trust values every day - Commitment to study outside of working hours - Physically able to carry out isolator manipulations ### Previous Experience **Essential** - Teamwork **Desirable** - Pharmacy experience (hospital or community) - Experience of training others - Customer service ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - 5 GCSEs/or equivalent at grade A* - C or 9-5 (must include Mathematics, English Language and Science) - Ability to complete the Science and Manufacturing Technician qualification in the 2 year timeframe **Desirable** - NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent - A Levels or equivalent ## Documents - [smt (pdf, 646.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552950) - [showcasing our teaching commitment (pdf, 5.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2905) - [must read guidance notes - application forms (pdf, 91.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=549) - [policy statement - recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=551) - [guidance on secondments for internal applicants (pdf, 101.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2748) - [guidance notes for applicants - how your data is used and stored (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=550) ## 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.