Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting career in healthcare? Do you want to earn while you learn and qualify as a registered pharmacy technician? We have a fantastic opportunity for three Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated hospital pharmacy team at Furness General Hospital.

Trainee Pharmacy Technician - 2 year fixed term.

As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will undertake a structured two-year training programme, which will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician. You will work as part of our hospital pharmacy team, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy services while studying for your Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

This post attracts a trainee salary under Annex U/21 of Agenda for Change:

• Year 1 - 70% of the top of a Band 4 salary

• Year 2 - 75% of the top of a Band 4 salary

• Adult minimum wage will be protected

Main duties of the job

Training & Development

• You will attend Kendal College one day per week in term times for formal learning.

• The remaining four days will be spent in the hospital, where you will receive supervised practical training in dispensary services, medicines management, and patient care.

• You will gain experience in areas such as the dispensary, ward-based pharmacy, procurement, and stock control.

• You will receive support from experienced pharmacy professionals, including a dedicated mentor.

• Additional study in your own time will be required to successfully complete the training programme.

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.

• Have at least four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, English, and Science.

• Be committed to completing the two-year training programme.

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Work well as part of a team and independently.

• A fully funded training programme, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

• Hands-on experience in a hospital setting, developing a rewarding career in healthcare.

• Support from a friendly and experienced team.

• NHS benefits, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff discounts.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.