The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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

Questions? Get in Touch!

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 x GCSEs at grade C, 4 or higher including Maths, English & One Science

Desirable

  • Interpersonal skills
  • IT Training(MS Office)

Experience

Essential

  • Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
  • Participate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotas

Knowledge

Essential

  • Shares information
  • Seeks help and advice where necessary
  • Listens to the ideas of others
  • Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses
  • Is able to learn new skills and work in a variety of leaning environments

Desirable

  • Fits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of team
  • Offers suggestions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 x GCSEs at grade C, 4 or higher including Maths, English & One Science

Desirable

  • Interpersonal skills
  • IT Training(MS Office)

Experience

Essential

  • Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
  • Participate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotas

Knowledge

Essential

  • Shares information
  • Seeks help and advice where necessary
  • Listens to the ideas of others
  • Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses
  • Is able to learn new skills and work in a variety of leaning environments

Desirable

  • Fits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of team
  • Offers suggestions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sharon Wells

sharon.wells10@nhs.net

01709428099

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


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