Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for two Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join our well established, friendly Pharmacy team based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital commencing on 1st September 2025.

Pharmacy Technicians have an important role in the Hospital Team managing all aspects of the use of medicines. You may be preparing and dispensing medicines, counselling patients, preparing sterile injections and nutrition solutions, providing information on medicines or ensuring that medicines are purchased and supplied efficiently. You will work in a changing NHS environment where good practical skills, knowledge and continuous professional development are essential.

The opportunity offers two years comprehensive training in all aspects of pharmacy services on a rotational basis. It offers an excellent opportunity for self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to learn and perform the duties of a Pharmacy Technician under the guidance and supervision of Pharmacists and Registered Pharmacy Technicians.

You will gain experience in all aspects of pharmacy services including dispensing for wards and outpatients, provision of advice to patients on symptoms, actions and uses of medicines, preparation of sterile products, stock management and procurement.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people for a two year fixed term contract to train as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs (minimum grade C or level 4) including English, Maths and Science (Dual Science Award accepted) plus one other subject. GCSE requirement is essential. Applicants possessing Pharmacy NVQ Level 2without the minimum number of GCSEs will not be eligible to apply.

You must have commitment to study, be self-motivated, self-directed, enjoy working with people and have the ability to pay attention to detail. Study in your own time up to 10 hours per week as well as studying in work is essential.

Training will involve day releaseto study for the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Services together with on the job experience in Hospital Pharmacy. Upon satisfactory completion of the training period you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and apply for positions in Hospitals, Community Pharmacy, Primary Care and the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Applicants who are currently employed by the NHS on band 3 will be pay protected at their current pay band for the 2 years of the fixed term contract.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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