Pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician

Main area Pharmacy Grade Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship Contract Fixed term: 2 years (Apprentice). Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (one late night per week 11:45am until 8pm), Weekend working one in five weekends either Saturday or Sunday with the possibility of working until 9pm and one bank holiday per year. Job ref 190-1657-APP

Employer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Salary £15,642.84 pa (pro rata for part time staff). Closing date: 14/06/2026 23:59

Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Job Overview: The successful applicant will work across all areas of our busy pharmacy department in both acute and specialty settings, supporting a team of over 450 staff. This fixed‑term apprenticeship runs for 24 months, providing competency development, a qualification, and potential employment with us.

You will complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a day‑release program with Bradford College, together with virtual classroom sessions and a portfolio of evidence required by the apprenticeship framework.

Main Duties

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medicines under the direction of registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams, maintaining confidentiality, a safe working environment, and safeguarding patients.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, communication, and error‑free medicine handling.
• Recognise personal limitations and seek support when required.

Working for Our Organisation

We value staff well‑being and professional development, offering flexible working, pension contributions, market‑leading annual leave, and NHS exclusive discounts.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs – Grade 4/C or above in Maths, English, and another subject or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSE Science Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent BTEC Level 2 certificate in the principles and practice for pharmacy assistants, plus relevant experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• UK, EEA, or EU residency for the past three years.
• Previous experience in a hospital or community pharmacy.
• Experience in a learning environment.
• Awareness of health and safety/risk management issues.

Skills & Abilities

• Good IT and keyboard skills.
• Understanding of scientific principles.
• Ability to work accurately.

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to learn and reflect.
• Self‑organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work across sites and organisations.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Employment Conditions

This apprenticeship is fixed‑term for 24 months. The apprentice allowance follows Minimum Wage Regulations, with an increase after 12 months for those aged 19 or over.