Job Description

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

Spen Pharmacy - Cleckheaton BD19 5AN

Job type:

Part-time, Permanent

Hours:

30 hours per week

Salary:

From 12.21 per hour

Work location:

In person

About us

Spen Pharmacy is a busy, community-focused independent pharmacy in Cleckheaton. We're investing in our team so the pharmacist can focus more on clinical care, while our support staff drive safe, efficient day-to-day operations.

We are looking for a motivated

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

to join us on a

24-month NHS-funded training programme

, leading to registration as a Pharmacy Technician and progression towards Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) responsibilities.

The role

You'll work as part of the dispensary and pharmacy team to:

Support the

safe, efficient supply of medicines

Improve

patient flow

and communication Help us deliver

high standards of service and compliance

Develop your skills through a structured

PTPT training programme

(off-the-job learning + in-practice experience)
Key responsibilities

Operations & compliance

Record fridge temperatures and complete routine safety checks Rotate stock and check expiry dates Keep the dispensary, workbenches and consultation room clean and organised Support audit and inspection readiness; follow SOPs consistently

Dispensary & patient support

Support accurate dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist Help manage workload (walk-ins, EPS prescriptions, deliveries, urgent requests) Make patient call-backs, manage owings and give clear, realistic timeframes

Service support

Prepare the consultation room and paperwork for clinics (e.g. flu/COVID) Support the delivery of NHS services and health campaigns after training

Development

Complete all elements of the

PTPT training programme

over 24 months Work with your supervisor and training provider to meet learning milestones Take responsibility for your own learning and welcome feedback
What we're looking for

Essential

Someone who likes

structure, checklists and finishing tasks properly

Clear, confident communicator with a calm, patient-first approach Comfortable working in a

busy community pharmacy

environment IT-literate and confident using computer systems

Some dispensing experience

in community pharmacy Willing and able to commit to a

24-month PTPT training programme

and progress to registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

Previous community or retail pharmacy experience Experience with

ProScript

, Titan or other PMR systems Experience supporting vaccination clinics or NHS services Any basic training in first aid, safeguarding or health & safety
What we offer

NHS-funded PTPT training programme (24 months)

Clear pathway to qualify and register as a

Pharmacy Technician

Support and mentoring from an experienced team Competitive hourly rate with development and review Real ownership of defined tasks and areas once competent
Schedule

Expected hours:

30 hours per week Final working pattern to be agreed, but will be

in-pharmacy

at:
Spen Pharmacy, 5 Greenside, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 5AN

Application question

Please answer the following when applying:

Do you already have dispensing experience? If yes, where and for how long?

To apply, please submit your

CV

(and brief covering note if you wish) via Indeed or directly to:

admin@clinicalsupportsolutions.org

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the core requirements will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person