Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED MON 7 APR 2025
Extensive Development Opportunities, The role provides a structured path to becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician with substantial support for training and studies.
Diverse Rotational Experience, Trainees get the chance to work across multiple hospitals and settings, gaining a comprehensive understanding of various pharmacy practices.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Engage with a range of healthcare professionals, fostering teamwork and enhancing professional relationships.
High Impact Role, Directly contribute to patient care through medicines management and high-quality dispensing services, making a tangible difference to patient outcomes.
Strong Educational Support, Full backing from Educational Supervisors and qualified pharmacy assessors ensures trainees receive the guidance needed to excel in their studies.
Innovative Work Environment, Work in a digitally enabled organization that prioritizes clinical quality and embraces research and innovation.
Commitment to Sustainability, Be part of an organization actively working towards making healthcare more sustainable through initiatives like the Green Plan.
Join Us as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust!
Are you passionate about caring for others and eager to kickstart a rewarding career in pharmacy? We’re looking for dedicated individuals, particularly women and those with a background in care, to join our dynamic pharmacy division. In this exciting role, you’ll rotate through prestigious hospitals, including Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital, and even have the chance to gain experience in primary care settings. With extensive training and support from experienced professionals, this is your opportunity to turn your enthusiasm into a fulfilling career while making a direct impact on patients’ lives.
You’ll engage with a multidisciplinary team and learn vital skills in medicines management and high-quality dispensing services, all while working towards your BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy. We understand the challenges of balancing study and work, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. At MFT, one of the largest NHS Trusts, we believe in empowering our staff and creating inclusive opportunities for all. If you have a minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science, or relevant experience in pharmacy, we’d love to hear from you. Together, let’s transform healthcare and build a brighter future for our communities.
Extensive Development Opportunities, The role provides a structured path to becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician with substantial support for training and studies.
Diverse Rotational Experience, Trainees get the chance to work across multiple hospitals and settings, gaining a comprehensive understanding of various pharmacy practices.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Engage with a range of healthcare professionals, fostering teamwork and enhancing professional relationships.
High Impact Role, Directly contribute to patient care through medicines management and high-quality dispensing services, making a tangible difference to patient outcomes.
Strong Educational Support, Full backing from Educational Supervisors and qualified pharmacy assessors ensures trainees receive the guidance needed to excel in their studies.
Innovative Work Environment, Work in a digitally enabled organization that prioritizes clinical quality and embraces research and innovation.
Commitment to Sustainability, Be part of an organization actively working towards making healthcare more sustainable through initiatives like the Green Plan.
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking individuals with enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to join our pharmacy division as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
This role includes rotations at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, and North Manchester General Hospital.
In addition to our traditional posts, we are collaborating with GM Primary care to offer work placements in a primary care setting.
We offer extensive development opportunities within a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you have a high degree of enthusiasm and are eager to train and study to become a registered Pharmacy Technician we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications: Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A-C/4-9, which must include Maths, English Language and TWO science subjects preferably Chemistry and Biology (dual or combined accepted).
Please note: If you do not possess a Science GCSE but have completed a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services and have at least two years of pharmacy experience, you are still eligible to apply and if successful at interview you will need to undergo an additional science assessment to confirm your eligibility.
Ensure that all GCSE results are clearly documented on your application. If your qualifications were obtained overseas, please secure a NARIC certificate before the interview to be reviewed.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Engage in medicines management duties at ward level, such as medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medications and ordering medications.
Provide a high-quality dispensing service for all patients within the Trust.
Students will virtually attend college on day release to achieve the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians. This is a demanding role and will require study both in work and in your own time. The expectation is to dedicate at least 10 hours each week to facilitate the completion of your studies. You will receive full support from an Educational Supervisor and qualified pharmacy assessors to complete the qualification.
Working with us gives you the knowledge, skills, behaviours and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Toni Downie Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Education & Training Email address: Telephone number:
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking individuals with enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to join our pharmacy division as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.
This role includes rotations at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, and North Manchester General Hospital.
In addition to our traditional posts, we are collaborating with GM Primary care to offer work placements in a primary care setting.
We offer extensive development opportunities within a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you have a high degree of enthusiasm and are eager to train and study to become a registered Pharmacy Technician we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications: Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A-C/4-9, which must include Maths, English Language and TWO science subjects preferably Chemistry and Biology (dual or combined accepted).
Please note: If you do not possess a Science GCSE but have completed a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services and have at least two years of pharmacy experience, you are still eligible to apply and if successful at interview you will need to undergo an additional science assessment to confirm your eligibility.
Ensure that all GCSE results are clearly documented on your application. If your qualifications were obtained overseas, please secure a NARIC certificate before the interview to be reviewed.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Engage in medicines management duties at ward level, such as medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medications and ordering medications.
Provide a high-quality dispensing service for all patients within the Trust.
Students will virtually attend college on day release to achieve the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians. This is a demanding role and will require study both in work and in your own time. The expectation is to dedicate at least 10 hours each week to facilitate the completion of your studies. You will receive full support from an Educational Supervisor and qualified pharmacy assessors to complete the qualification.
Working with us gives you the knowledge, skills, behaviours and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Toni Downie Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Education & Training Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in the UK, there are several essential skills and qualifications you'll need to develop. Here’s a list of key skills and attributes:
1. Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Understanding of drug formulations, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical calculations.
- Familiarity with the properties and uses of medicines.
2. Attention to Detail
- Accuracy in dispensing medications and compounding preparations.
- Ability to thoroughly check prescriptions and ensure medication safety.
3. Communication Skills
- Clear communication with healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public.
- Ability to explain medication usage and instructions effectively.
4. Interpersonal Skills
- Building rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Empathy and patience when dealing with diverse patient needs.
5. Problem-Solving Skills
- Critical thinking for resolving medication-related queries and issues.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
6. Organizational Skills
- Managing multiple tasks efficiently, such as inventory management and record-keeping.
- Time management skills to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
7. Technical Skills
- Competence in using pharmacy software and information management systems.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment for any compounding tasks.
8. Regulatory Knowledge
- Understanding of pharmacy laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Compliance with health and safety guidelines.
9. Teamwork
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Respect for diverse roles and contributions in a healthcare setting.
10. Adaptability
- Flexibility to adjust to changes in the work environment or regulations.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies.
Educational Requirements
- Typically, you will need to have completed or be enrolled in an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
- It is essential to have a qualification in pharmacy, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or relevant equivalent.
Practical Experience
- Completing a period of pre-registration training in a pharmacy setting is necessary to gain hands-on experience and skills.
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