Job Description

37.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday
This is a unique training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify and work as a Pharmacy Technician in various pharmacy areas, including mental health, dispensary and manufacturing. The apprentice will be supported by the pharmacy team and the chosen training provider, Sheffield College throughout the placement. Training materials, dedicated study time, access to distance learning and virtual classrooms, in conjunction with working in clinical settings will help the trainees achieve the required skills and competencies to successfully register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy).
Essential Requirements 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (including English, Maths, and a Science subject) Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Self-motivated and able to handle multiple priorities
The Ideal Candidate:

• Enthusiastic
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Committed to professional development

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Main duties of the job
These include accurately receiving, dispensing and final accuracy checking prescriptions. With the patient facing nature of the rotations, the post holder will become confident in counselling patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients when transferring between care settings and responding to medication queries. As the trainee develops in their apprenticeship, they will be able to provide technical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
14,722.50 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-25-07-015b
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 4 x GCSEs at grade C, 4 or higher including Maths, English & One Science

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills
• IT Training(MS Office)

Experience
Essential

• Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
• Participate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotas

Knowledge
Essential

• Shares information
• Seeks help and advice where necessary
• Listens to the ideas of others
• Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses
• Is able to learn new skills and work in a variety of leaning environments

Desirable

• Fits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of team
• Offers suggestions

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 4 x GCSEs at grade C, 4 or higher including Maths, English & One Science

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills
• IT Training(MS Office)

Experience
Essential

• Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious
• Participate in the evening, bank holiday and weekend rotas

Knowledge
Essential

• Shares information
• Seeks help and advice where necessary
• Listens to the ideas of others
• Is self-confident and understands own strengths and weaknesses
• Is able to learn new skills and work in a variety of leaning environments

Desirable

• Fits in well as a peer and contributes positively as part of team
• Offers suggestions

Skills Required