Employer: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Warrington Hospital
Location: Warrington
Closing: 22/06/2026 23:59
Interview date: 01/07/2026
Annex U Band 4
Job overview
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 the 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 to specialist areas such as medicine administration, chemotherapy, ITU, EPMA, A&E
Training and study requirements
Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A‑C or 4‑9 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual science, plus one other science subject (or equivalent). Certificates must be presented at interview.
Person specification
* GCSE grade A‑C or 4‑9 in Maths, English, Chemistry and one other science subject
Experience
* Pharmacy experience
Further information
We hold a Sponsor Licence; we may be able to sponsor if Home Office requirements are met. All advertised roles may close early if there are a high number of suitable candidates.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Contact
Name: Kathryn Brisco
Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training
Email: kathryn.brisco@nhs.net
Telephone: 01925 662833
#J-18808-Ljbffr