South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 26 June 2025

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to undertake a two-year training programme to develop the skills, and knowledge to become a Pharmacy Technician.

Career opportunities following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy) include medicines optimisation roles, specialised clinical roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, Homecare medicines, procurement, and many more. Further training is available to help develop your career in some of these areas.

The two year programme, delivered as an apprenticeship, involves on-the-job training and one day per week of teaching delivered by an approved educational provider, working towards the completion of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Entry Criteria

As a minimum you should have passed 4 GCSE's at Grade C/4 or above (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in the following subject areas:

Maths
English or English Language (English Literature, or English Speaking and Listening will not be acceptable)
1 x Science, preferably in Biology or Chemistry
1 x other subject

It is essential that you meet the criteria and grade for the qualifications as detailed above.

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy technicians are vital members of today's healthcare team and contribute greatly in the supply of medicines to patients, and also ensuring that patients achieve the maximum benefit from their medicines.

Core Activities:

To dispense medicines safely and effectively
To accurately check dispensed medicines against a prescription
To undertake ward pharmacy duties e.g. ward top-up, order medicines for patients, counselling patients on their medicines, medicines reconciliation - a process of obtaining an accurate, up to date list of a patient's medication and comparing this to their current prescription, communicating and resolving any discrepancies between the two.
To work on a rotational basis throughout the department.
Attend college, meeting deadlines for assignments and completing knowledge and skills work to a high standard.

Please note this post will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CD-7229748

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) which must include English, Mathematics, 1 x science and 1 x other subject

Desirable

GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in Biology and Chemistry

Knowledge & skills

Essential

Effective communication.
Methodical with attention to detail.
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
Keyboard / computer skills.
Knowledge of hospital pharmacy and the role of hospital pharmacy technician

Desirable

Understand the values of the NHS and South Tees Hospitals Trust.

Experience

Desirable

Experience in a customer service role
Work experience in a hospital or community pharmacy

Personal attributes

Essential

Self-motivated
patient focused
Commitment to learning and professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) which must include English, Mathematics, 1 x science and 1 x other subject

Desirable

GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 (or another qualification at the equivalent or higher level) in Biology and Chemistry

Knowledge & skills

Essential

Effective communication.
Methodical with attention to detail.
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
Keyboard / computer skills.
Knowledge of hospital pharmacy and the role of hospital pharmacy technician

Desirable

Understand the values of the NHS and South Tees Hospitals Trust.

Experience

Desirable

Experience in a customer service role
Work experience in a hospital or community pharmacy

Personal attributes

Essential

Self-motivated
patient focused
Commitment to learning and professional development.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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