Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

Apprentice Pharmacy Technician - Band 3 Full time -3 7.5 hours with 1 day study leave Fixed Term contract - 2 years Applications are invited for a Apprentice Pharmacy Technician post whilst completing a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

You must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE's Grade A-C or equivalent including English, Maths, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject. UK qualifications or NARIC certificate essential.

This is a development opportunity for a candidate at pre-graduate level open to applicants with previous level 4 qualifications and above e.g. a degree.

Please note: the exception to this is where previous study is in a Pharmacy related area- unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants with a Pharmacy related level 4 or above qualification

Individuals will need to be highly organised, motivated and capable of meeting multiple deadlines. You must be able to plan your own studies at home and complete college work punctually. The majority of study will be completed in your own time. We are looking for individuals who can guarantee this type of commitment the post is suitable only for those dedicated to becoming a pharmacy technician and able to put in the hard work consistently over the 2 year contract.

The pharmacy service is provided 7 days per week and the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends on a planned rotation.

Main duties of the job

To co-operate with all pharmaceutical staff in providing anddeveloping the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical serviceincluding a comprehensive dispensing and medicinesdistribution service to out-patients and in-patients on all wardsand departments throughout the Trust. Duties are carried outin specified areas of the pharmacy department under thecontrol or direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacytechnician.

To undertake suitable training and study to successfullycomplete a Level 3 Diploma in the Principals and Practice forPharmacy Technicians. This will enable the applicant to beeligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with The GeneralPharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-HS3PHA-05-25

Job locations

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education, A minimum of 4 GCSE passes at Grades A-C or equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject

Desirable

Currently undertaking an approved trainee pharmacy technician training programme
IT qualification e.g. ECDL

Experience

Desirable

Recent experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community Pharmacy
Recent experience of working in a health care / public service environment (if not Pharmacy)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Demonstrable attention to detail
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Can communicate effectively with patients and service users
Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas
Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education, A minimum of 4 GCSE passes at Grades A-C or equivalent including English, Mathematics, and Chemistry (Dual Science Award Accepted) plus one other science subject

Desirable

Currently undertaking an approved trainee pharmacy technician training programme
IT qualification e.g. ECDL

Experience

Desirable

Recent experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community Pharmacy
Recent experience of working in a health care / public service environment (if not Pharmacy)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Demonstrable attention to detail
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Can communicate effectively with patients and service users
Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas
Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)