Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 236-DPG-CS124-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal Hospital
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Band 3
Job overview
Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Would you like to train in a role that can make a difference?
We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to be based at Salford Royal Hospital with our friendly team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Medicine Management Assistants and Assistant Technical Officers
***This is a 2 year fixed term appointment***
Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the primary and secondary care managing all aspects of medicines. Trainees will contribute to healthcare in the Hospital, General Practice surgeries and Community Pharmacies working across the whole health care system.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the primary and secondary care managing all aspects of medicines. Trainees will contribute to healthcare in the Hospital, General Practice surgeries and Community Pharmacies working across the whole health care system.
We are looking for candidates with vision and motivation to join our dynamic team.
This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians on a day release apprenticeship program delivered online.
Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A - C or grade 4 - 9 including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, or dual science.
You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications or equivalent at grade A* - C or 4 – 9, in Maths, English and Chemistry (Science Dual Award is accepted) plus one other subject.
Desirable criteria
- BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous pharmacy / hospital experience
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Keyboard / computer skills
- Evidence of accuracy and precision
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with the public
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sheryl Hargreaves
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacy Technician - T & D
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4208
- Additional information
or
Gillian Crawshaw
Pharmacy Office Manager
0161 206 1050
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