Job Description

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship.
This is a expression of interest advert only, you will not be asked to complete a full application form at this stage.
You will be required to work with different pharmacy teams whilst completing the apprenticeship. You will need to demonstrate that you are a team player, be a proactive learner and be able to plan and organise your own workload. You need to be flexible in your approach to work and have good attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and patient centred approach are essential.
Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard.
On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Applicants must qualify for apprenticeship funding in order to be considered for this post. More information on eligibility criteria can be found at:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/MApNzauPksHN3HXB?ref=Link
https://www.buttercupstraining.co.uk/course/pharmacy-technician-training-programme-apprenticeship-pathway
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way.
Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control.
You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT.
The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.
Next steps:This is anexpression of interest advert only,you will not be asked to complete a full application form at this stage.If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please upload your details through NHS Jobs, ensuring you provide your name, mobile number and email address. You will receive an email from Leeds Health and Care Talent Hub who will ask you to complete an expression of interest form and discuss what will happen next.
About us
Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports staff.
Pharmacy is a forward-thinking department that values the contribution of all our staff. MMPS is recognised in the organisation for its collaborative working, and we continuously support our workforce to develop their potential in delivering the best patient care.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
25 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-HCA-030B
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Train to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2 year period undertaking the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship
Based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Placements at external organisations in the Leeds area may be included.
These duties will be predominantly concerned with labelling, assembly, preparation, dispensing, accuracy checking, receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals. There will be medicines reconciliation and patient consultation duties
You will be required to undertake a formal level 3 apprenticeship qualification which meets General Pharmaceutical Council standards and will enable qualification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Working to relevant Standard Operating Procedures and the Initial Education Standards for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians:
Complete a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Training apprenticeship within 25 months of commencing employment.
Undertaking placements which may include organisations external to LTHT
Dispensing of validated prescriptions, which will include labelling, preparation, assembly and dispensing.
Participate in the accuracy checking of prepared medicines.
Communicate information to patients, colleagues, other AHPs and service users.
Picking, packing and despatch of pharmaceuticals against authorised stock requisitions.
Provide support to the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in all aspects of stock control, including stocktaking.
Assist in ordering processes for medicines and consumables, including ordering, unpacking, checking, booking in and putting away orders.
Resolve immediate problems with stock discrepancies and out of stock medicines, liaising with colleagues, wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary.
Involvement in stock control and ordering of medicines at ward level.
Undertake medicines reconciliation
Initiate medicine supply.
Provide medicines information and advice to patients and non pharmacy staff.
Reception duties to include: - incoming calls, booking work in and out of the pharmacy tracker system, dealing with visitors to the department and responsible for receipts of money for prescription charges.
Perform clerical tasks associated with the area of work e.g. filing, expiry date checks, temperature monitoring and data collection for statistics.
Assists in training and supervision of other staff.
Ensure all medicines released to wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following SOP.
Ensure waste is removed and disposed of correctly.
Assist in general housekeeping e.g. cleaning and tidying of work areas.
Assist with recycling of medicines.
Assist with delivery of medicines when requested.
Replenish supplies of drugs, consumables or equipment in key areas.
Participation in late night, weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.
Other duties as directed by the Specialist Pharmacy Technician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Train to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2 year period undertaking the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship
Based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Placements at external organisations in the Leeds area may be included.
These duties will be predominantly concerned with labelling, assembly, preparation, dispensing, accuracy checking, receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals. There will be medicines reconciliation and patient consultation duties
You will be required to undertake a formal level 3 apprenticeship qualification which meets General Pharmaceutical Council standards and will enable qualification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Working to relevant Standard Operating Procedures and the Initial Education Standards for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians:
Complete a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Training apprenticeship within 25 months of commencing employment.
Undertaking placements which may include organisations external to LTHT
Dispensing of validated prescriptions, which will include labelling, preparation, assembly and dispensing.
Participate in the accuracy checking of prepared medicines.
Communicate information to patients, colleagues, other AHPs and service users.
Picking, packing and despatch of pharmaceuticals against authorised stock requisitions.
Provide support to the Specialist Pharmacy Technician in all aspects of stock control, including stocktaking.
Assist in ordering processes for medicines and consumables, including ordering, unpacking, checking, booking in and putting away orders.
Resolve immediate problems with stock discrepancies and out of stock medicines, liaising with colleagues, wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary.
Involvement in stock control and ordering of medicines at ward level.
Undertake medicines reconciliation
Initiate medicine supply.
Provide medicines information and advice to patients and non pharmacy staff.
Reception duties to include: - incoming calls, booking work in and out of the pharmacy tracker system, dealing with visitors to the department and responsible for receipts of money for prescription charges.
Perform clerical tasks associated with the area of work e.g. filing, expiry date checks, temperature monitoring and data collection for statistics.
Assists in training and supervision of other staff.
Ensure all medicines released to wards are distributed in a safe and secure manner following SOP.
Ensure waste is removed and disposed of correctly.
Assist in general housekeeping e.g. cleaning and tidying of work areas.
Assist with recycling of medicines.
Assist with delivery of medicines when requested.
Replenish supplies of drugs, consumables or equipment in key areas.
Participation in late night, weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.
Other duties as directed by the Specialist Pharmacy Technician.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential

• Self-reflection and management of own development
• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Professional approach to conduct and behaviour
• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to work accurately

Experience
Essential

• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience
• Customer Care
• Experience of adapting to working in different areas.

Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/4-9 including Maths, English and a science subject or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 2 NVQ in a healthcare or pharmacy related subject.

Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential

• Self-reflection and management of own development
• Good written/verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Professional approach to conduct and behaviour
• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to work accurately

Experience
Essential

• Ability to use own initiative

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience
• Customer Care
• Experience of adapting to working in different areas.

Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/4-9 including Maths, English and a science subject or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 2 NVQ in a healthcare or pharmacy related subject.

Skills Required