Job summary
The successful applicants can expect to work in all areas of our busy pharmacy department in both acute and specialty settings. They will be joining our team of over 450 committed and professional staff helping to ensure that the patients of Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust receive the best pharmaceutical care available.
A Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician apprentice is employed on a fixed term Apprentice Agreement for 24 months. This contract is designed to give you a set of competencies, work experience and a qualification that could lead to employment within the pharmaceutical sector. Last year over 90% of all apprentices completing apprenticeships with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals went on to work with us. Also the skills you develop will support your ongoing career progression.
You will complete a 24 month training program and as part of your apprenticeship you will study the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
The apprenticeship will be undertaken in collaboration with Bradford college on a day release basis over 2 years. There will be virtual classroom sessions taught by both college tutors and specialists from the workplace.
You must also complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within multidisciplinary teams Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician Apprentices will assist in the provision and preparation of medicines to meet the needs of all patients.
Through your working practices you will apply respect and confidentiality, work well in a team, be courteous, and professional, maintain a safe working environment, contribute to the safeguarding of patients working accurately when preparing and dispensing medicines.
You will need to be hard working and an excellent team worker. Good communication is essential. You must also be able to recognise and work within your own limitations.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 24 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's most successful NHS foundation trusts. It is an energetic organisation that places patients and staff at the heart of everything they do. We provide a full range of services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services.
As a teaching hospital, we have a great commitment to education, training, and development of staff from many professions. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it services. The NHS offers a wide range of benefits including pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, not to mention NHS exclusive discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
You will complete a 24 month training program and as part of your apprenticeship you will study the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
The Apprenticeship will be undertaken in collaboration with Bradford College where attendance will be required on a day release basis.
You must also complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.
The apprenticeship will commence in September 2025, subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in order to comply with the NHS Employment Check Standards.
The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as, part time hours. These options are not exhaustive, and we would encourage candidates to state any forms of flexible working they would like to explore in their application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
You will complete a 24 month training program and as part of your apprenticeship you will study the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
The Apprenticeship will be undertaken in collaboration with Bradford College where attendance will be required on a day release basis.
You must also complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your learning and skills in practice in accordance with the apprenticeship framework.
The apprenticeship will commence in September 2025, subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in order to comply with the NHS Employment Check Standards.
The trust will give you time to use your skills and help you develop a fulfilling career as well as a commitment to support flexible working and can support such things as, part time hours. These options are not exhaustive, and we would encourage candidates to state any forms of flexible working they would like to explore in their application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE's - Grade 4/C or above to include Maths, English, and another subject or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE Science Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualification such as BTEC level 2 certificate in the principles and practice for pharmacy assistants combined with relevant experience working in a community or hospital pharmacy. Those with this equivalent qualification will have to successfully pass a science assessment test before commencing this apprenticeship.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in hospital or community pharmacy
- Previous experience of a learning environment
- Awareness of the importance of health and safety/risk management issues
Skills & Abilties
Desirable
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Understanding of scientific principles
- Ability to work accurately
- Effective communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to learn and ability to reflect
Desirable
- Ability to self-organise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work across sites and organisations
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE's - Grade 4/C or above to include Maths, English, and another subject or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE Science Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualification such as BTEC level 2 certificate in the principles and practice for pharmacy assistants combined with relevant experience working in a community or hospital pharmacy. Those with this equivalent qualification will have to successfully pass a science assessment test before commencing this apprenticeship.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in hospital or community pharmacy
- Previous experience of a learning environment
- Awareness of the importance of health and safety/risk management issues
Skills & Abilties
Desirable
- Good IT and keyboard skills
- Understanding of scientific principles
- Ability to work accurately
- Effective communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Willingness to learn and ability to reflect
Desirable
- Ability to self-organise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work across sites and organisations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
