North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Closing date: 22 June 2026
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and well‑motivated individual(s) to join our training programme for Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
Successful completion of a fixed two‑year training programme and studying towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians will provide the entry criteria for registration as a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Main duties of the job
* Dispensing activities for inpatients and outpatients using the automation system
* Distribution stock control
* Medicine management at ward level
* Ordering and picking medication
* Working on reception, receiving and processing prescriptions
* Competency trained to complete drug histories
* Rotation to Halton hospital
* Introduction will be given to specialist areas such as medicine administration, chemotherapy, ITU, EPMA, A&E
Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE'S at grade A – C or grade 4–9 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual science, plus one other science subject (or equivalent). If you have already obtained certificates for these qualifications, these certificates will need to be brought to interview.
The course involves academic and practical training and the commitment of up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.
Person Specification
* GCSE grade A–C or 4–9 in Maths, English, Chemistry and one other science subject
Experience
* Pharmacy experience
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.
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
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