Cheswold Park Hospital
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
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37.5 hours per week - two years fixed term
Are you interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?
Hi, I'm Sarah and have worked as part of the trust wide pharmacy team for the last 11 years. We are a close-knit, supportive team and that's what makes it a great place to work. We all care about our team and the people we support both in hospital and in community.
If you like the idea of working in this environment, we have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for you to join us. The post is based at Fieldhead Hospital Pharmacy in Wakefield, with visits to our sites in Barnsley, Dewsbury, Halifax and Huddersfield.
The successful candidate will undertake a 2-year fixed term, level 3 apprenticeship contract giving them an opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to register as a Pharmacy Technician, on successful completion of the course.
Candidates need to possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including Maths, English and Science.
The starting salary for this post is NHS Band 3 equivalent £24,937 dependant on previous NHS service.
The post will not attract a work permit; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you to pursue a career in Pharmacy, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you would like more details or to come for an informal visit, please contact: Sarah Smith(sarah.smith2@swyt.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
Our Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be provided with training over a 2-year period covering inpatient and community mental health, learning disability and wellbeing services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. As well as an opportunity for placements in an acute trust and community pharmacy.
You will help support the dispensary team at Fieldhead Hospital and Pharmacy teams, across the Trust, provide Pharmacy services to in-patients, out-patients and clinics.
On successful completion of their first year, the successful candidate will provide a pharmacy service to the ward environment. Full training and support will be given.
This is a full-time post and includes day release for college, via a blended learning approach, during term time. In addition, allocated study time is provided in the workplace.
The successful candidate will become part of a friendly and professional Pharmacy Team, supporting different specialities in acute mental health, forensic and rehabilitation settings.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
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We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 2 years
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9378-QA01517
- Job locations: Pharmacy, Fieldhead Hospital Ouchthorpe Lane Wakefield W Yorkshire WF1 3SP United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Train to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2-year period undertaking Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3. This includes competency-based training, assessment in the workplace and studying the underpinning knowledge requirements through an accredited training provider, to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians allowing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
- Work as part of the Trust wide pharmacy team.
- Participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the Trust.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
- Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, accurately and perform a 3-way check on the items prior to placing on the bench for a final accuracy check.
- Issue medication against a stock order/picking list.
- Involvement in efficient stock control and stock management systems for the dispensary, wards, and departments, including stocktaking.
- Assist in the ordering process for medicines and consumables.
- Involvement in stock discrepancies and shortages, liaising with colleagues to help rectify.
- Reception duties including answering the phone and hatch in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records including the use of computer equipment.
- Communicate effectively with service users, visitors, colleagues, other health professionals and external suppliers.
- Work at other localities, for training purposes when necessary.
- Demonstrate your role to other staff, as appropriate.
- Maintain safe systems of work, including fire safety, department, and Trust safety policies.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Fully participate in the learning agreement including any learning and study experiences offered.
- Promote the professional image of Pharmacy, both within the Trust and when studying with the learning provider.
- Upon completion of the course and training scheme be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
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This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
KEY RESULT AREAS
The Apprentice will progress to the second year on successful completion of the first year. This placement is subject to a learning agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of this placement.
The Apprentice will undertake the necessary training to complete the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 with the support of an accredited training provider via a blended learning approach. Following this, the apprentice will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
TRUST VALUES
The Trust Is Committed To Ensuring The Highest Standards Of Care And Treatment And Expects That All Staff Treat People E.g., Service Users, Their Carers, Relatives, Friends, Colleagues, Visitors Etc, With Dignity And Respect Always. The Post Holder Must All Time Act In Accordance With The Trusts Values:
- We put the person first and in the centre.
- We know that families and carers matter.
- We are respectful, honest, open, and transparent.
- We improve and aim to be outstanding.
- We are relevant for today and ready for tomorrow.
SAFEGUARDING
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
TRUST POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS (to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy)
All Staff Employed By The Trust Must Comply With The Trusts Policies And Procedures, Undertake Appropriate Training Required For Their Role And Commit To:
- Ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct.
- understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy
- Comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually.
- Receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed.
- Understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy.
- Recognise, respect, and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity.
- Ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and
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