Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Fixed term: 2 years (Secondment for current NHS staff may be available dependant on Line Manager approval)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Inclusion on weekend and Bank holiday rotas as per departmental agreement)
- Job ref
- 320-CDCS-3965
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- Dependant on previous NHS experience (In-line with annex 21 / 30)
- Closing
- 12/04/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/04/2026
Employer heading
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Apprenticeships: Apprenticeship
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to embark on a career within Pharmacy. Successful completion of the 2 year training programme, and associated studies, will lead to registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
Salary dependant on previous NHS service:
Candidates with no previous NHS service : AFC Band 4 Annex 21 - 70% top of a Band 4 in Year 1 rising to 75% in Year 2.
Candidates with continuous NHS service: Salary to be confirmed under the terms of Annex 30.
There may be an expectation for the successful candidate to work at any Trust site.
This is a 2-year Fixed term / Secondment, rotational training post working within each operational area of the Pharmacy department. Dependent on site, this may include Dispensing Services, Chemotherapy Services, Logistic Services and completing Medicines Management Services at ward level.
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure that you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their written support prior to submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
Entry requirements:
5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 including Maths, English language and 1 Science subject.
For apprenticeships only – Must be aged 16 years or over, live in England and have eligible residency status with the right to work in England and not be enrolled onto another government funded programme.
The post holder will work alongside Pharmacy professionals as part of the team, providing an effective, patient focussed pharmacy service. Full training and support within the workplace, coupled with studying towards an accredited Level 3/4 qualification, will provide the necessary practical skills and knowledge to meet the initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians, set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician and / or a Pharmacist, rotate through Pharmacy Dispensary services, Chemotherapy services, Distribution services and work at ward level to provide Medicines Management services as required dependant on site.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Interview date: 27 & 28 April 2026
Please note that the closing date is a guideline and the vacancy may close earlier.
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
-Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
-On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
-Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
-We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
-We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
-An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
-Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
-Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
-We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
-We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including Maths, English language and at least 1 Science
Desirable criteria
- Demonstratable commitment to study
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of knowledge/experience of using IT packages such as word/excel
Desirable criteria
- Previous Pharmacy experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly using both written and verbal skills
Desirable criteria
- Demonstratable communication skills both written and verbal
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Van-de-Broucke
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 785928
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