Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 07 July 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacy practice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician, and to work towards the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeship standard.
You will gain experience of undertaking basic clinical technical services by providing a range of pharmacy services to patients. You take part in the maintenance of efficient stock control and assist in ordering stocks.
(If you are a current STSFT employee wishing to undertake this role via Secondment, please download & complete the attached Secondment Application & provide to Recruitment once fully-approved).
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. You are requested to consider this when making your application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information
Main duties of the job
To undertake a wide range of pharmaceutical duties under the supervision and professional direction of a Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Technician.
Core activities:-
To dispense medicines safely and effectively.
To undertake ward pharmacy duties.
To work on a rotational basis throughout the Department.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Annex 21 of Band (25/26 pay award pending)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-CSAHP-0625-21
Job locations
Trust Headquarters
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
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