Job summary
- Main area
- Trainee - Pharmacy Technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- 2 years (2 year fixed term contract)
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
- Job ref
- 331-8165640-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 Apprenticeship salary under Annex U/21 of Agenda for Change
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician -Specialist Services RLI
NHS AfC: Band 4
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
Excellent career opportunity to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy teams at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - 2 year fixed term.
This post attracts a trainee salary under Annex U/21 of Agenda for Change:
• Year 1 - 70% of the top of a Band 4
• Year 2 - 75% of the top of a Band 4
You must possess a minimum of 4 GCSE’s (grade C and above) or equivalent qualifications in English, Mathematics and Science
Main duties of the job
Together with full hospital training, you will study part time day release at Kendal College for a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
Upon successful completion of the qualification, you will be able to register as qualified Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This is a training post; the duties will reflect progress of the training programme and be undertaken under close instruction and supervision.
To work as a member of the Pharmacy team to provide safe, timely, appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
To participate in providing medication for stock, in-patients and discharge.
Working for our organisation
We are an organisation that believes in, and practices, career development by broadening experience and skills.
So if you’re looking for the next step in your career, this is the place to come. You will enjoy easy access via major transport links such as the M6
and the Northwest Mainline. You’ll never be far away from the action and bright lights of cultural hubs such as Manchester and Liverpool, and their airports provide convenient transport options for further afield. And if the great outdoors is your thing, look no further than the world famous Lake District on your own doorstep.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- English, Maths and Science to GCSE level (or equivalent) Grade C or above
Desirable criteria
- NVQ2 in Pharmacy services or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of working within a pharmacy department in hospital or community
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Hospital Pharmacy
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, written and oral
- Good IT skills and familiarity with Pharmacy computer system
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and ability to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to cope with work, college and study
Desirable criteria
- Able to prioritise workload
- Knowledge of the JAC, Pharmacy computer system
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Reliable, honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Work well as part of a team or alone
- Well motivated and enthusiastic and conscientious
- Ability to work a designated shift pattern inline with the trusts 7 day working policy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Woods
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician - Education & Training
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 514194
- Additional information
Adam Railton
Senior Pharmacy Technician
01524516208
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Level 1
Fusion House
Evolution Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2FD
- Telephone
- 03033 301 033
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