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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
24 months (fixed term contract)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
272-7426174
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Annex 21 Band 4 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Band 4

Job overview

A two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Gain hands-on experience in Dispensary, Ward, and Aseptic areas through structured rotations.

On completion, we’ll support your GPhC registration. You must be organised, meet deadlines, and work well both independently and in a team. A rotation plan across both sites will guide your training.

Minimum entry: 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science. Full training provided in safe, effective patient care—covering dispensing (including automated systems), medicines reconciliation, ward work, and aseptic preparation.

Training includes 3.5 days on-the-job and 1.5 days off-the-job for distance learning. You’ll also complete the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

 

Main duties of the job

  • Dispense prescriptions and prepare medicines under supervision, following SOPs.
  • Assist with stock control across pharmacy areas and wards.
  • Support pharmacy services and departmental operations Trust-wide.
  • Maintain records, follow GMP and safety standards.
  • Work across sites as needed for training.
  • Uphold professional conduct and comply with the Learning Agreement.
  • Engage fully in all apprenticeship learning opportunities

 

 

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. 

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.
Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply – for any further eligibility queries please email [email protected]
 
Please note that if you are on a visa, you must have been living in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to meet the entry requirements for the course. 
Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs
This guidance, FAQs and pay scenarios support the changes to apprenticeship pay, which came into force from Monday 1 July 2024.

Person specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • The ability to demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
  • Have positive attitude and take pride in the work and the organisation
  • Treat others with respect and consideration
  • Value diversity and treat people with equal respect
  • Good communication skills and respect the views of others
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Good time keeping
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • 4 GCSE’s – Level 4 (grade C for qualifications obtained 2016 and previous) or above to include Maths, English and one Science or equivalent qualifications
Desirable criteria
  • BTEC Level 2 certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katie Bywater
Job title
Principal Technician - Training and Education
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 644335

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
01302 644666
Telephone
01302 644666
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