Job Description

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Laura-Jo Murray, Specialist Pharmacy Technician

01924 541963 Laura-Jo.Murray@NHS.net

Please note Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th June


This job may close early due to sufficient suitable applications

About the role

Are you looking for a career in pharmacy? Want to develop your skills and knowledge?





Then our pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician course based within the Medicines Optimisation Ward Team could be for you.

To successfully complete a two years training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians Includes day release to attend college for the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians In house training provided under supervision

Main duties

Ward Based

Ensure patients have enough medicines available to avoid missed doses by assessing PODs are suitable for use in the hospital according to standard operating procedures. Contacting relatives or carers with patient consent, to bring in the patient's PODs into hospital if necessary Screening prescription charts to identify missed doses, new items prescribed and any changes to medicines that might require a supply from pharmacy, alerting the pharmacist or technician as appropriate. Liaising with ward staff to identify any additional stock medicines that they require.

Medicines Supply

Dispense medicines for out-patients, in-patients and discharge prescriptions following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians.

Training

Identify own development and training needs and keep up to date with all national codes of practice, standards and relevant legislation. Attend college, courses and study days to extend knowledge of subjects pertinent to the role.

Key requirements

Entry to this course requires:

four GCSEs at grade A-C/ 9-4, must include English language, Mathematics and one Science subject, ideally Biology or Chemistry OR
four GCSEs at grade A-C/ 9-4, must include two Science, Mathematics and English. OR
functional skills level 2 in Mathematics and English (2019 and onwards), pharmacy experience and 2 GCSEs A-C/ 9-4 as above
Bradford Science Screening pass is now included in the eligibility criteria*
Must commit to achieving the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians within 2 years.

Personal Attributes:

Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.


We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.


If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance:

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our benefits

Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support

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