Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 27 July 2025
Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Department is seeking an exceptional candidate to join the team as an apprentice pre-registration pharmacy technician. If you have a keen interest in Maths, Science, and you would like the opportunity to work towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician. You may be interested in a two-year apprenticeship training scheme available at the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Successful candidates will attend College through virtual classroom teaching on a day release basis to undertake the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post offers 2 years comprehensive training in all aspects of pharmacy services on a rotational basis. Individuals will need to be highly organised and motivated and be capable of meeting multiple deadlines.
We will expect applicants to have an understanding of the role of a Pharmacy Technician (or have previous experience of working in a pharmacy).
To be eligible for consideration for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician interview, you must meet all essential criteria including: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or grade C or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science
Applicants MUST have the required minimum qualifications and will be asked to email photos of original certificates before interview,(predicted grades for school leavers on official letter headed school/college paper) and be available from September 25.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,722.50 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-07-015
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
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