Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 06 October 2025
Job summary
Launch Your Healthcare Career with Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Opportunity
Are you passionate about Maths and Science? Ready to make a real difference in healthcare? Join our dynamic Pharmacy Department and embark on an exciting 2-year apprenticeship journey that will transform you into a qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician.
Comprehensive Training Programme Flexible leaning through virtual and classroom settings. Hands-on experience across all pharmacy services through rotation. Work towards the prestigious Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification Real Impact, Real Responsibility Develop expertise in medication management and pharmaceutical services. Join a supportive team making a difference in your local community Your Career Investment Two years of paid training while you learn
Essential Requirements 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including English, Maths, and a Science subject) Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Self-motivated and able to handle multiple priorities
The Ideal Candidate:
- Enthusiastic
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Committed to professional development
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Main duties of the job
This is a unique training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify and work as a Pharmacy Technician in various pharmacy areas, including mental health, dispensary and manufacturing. The apprentice will be supported by the pharmacy team and the chosen training provider, Sheffield College throughout the placement. Training materials, dedicated study time, access to distance learning and virtual classrooms, in conjunction with working in clinical settings will help the trainees achieve the required skills and competencies to successfully register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy).
Main duties include accurately receiving, dispensing and final accuracy checking prescriptions. With the patient facing nature of the rotations, the post holder will become confident in counselling patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients when transferring between care settings and responding to medication queries.
As the trainee develops in their apprenticeship, they will be able to provide technical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,722.50 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-07-015a
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
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