Job description
Job summary37.5 hours per week - two years fixed term
Are you interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician?
Hi, I'm Sarah and have worked as part of the trust widepharmacy team for the last 11 years. Weare a close-knit, supportive team and thats what makes it a great place towork. We all care about our team and thepeople we support both in hospital and in community.
If you like the idea of working in this environment, we havean exciting apprenticeship opportunity for you to join us. The post is based at Fieldhead HospitalPharmacy in Wakefield, with visits to our sites in Barnsley, Dewsbury, Halifaxand Huddersfield.
The successful candidate will undertake a 2-year fixed term,level 3 apprenticeship contract giving them an opportunity to gain the skillsand knowledge to register as a Pharmacy Technician, on successful completion ofthe course.
Candidates need to possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs orequivalent at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including Maths, English and Science.
The starting salary for this post is NHS Band 3 equivalent £24,937dependant on previous NHS service.
The post will not attract a work permit; applicants mustalready have the right to live and work in the UK.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you to pursue acareer in Pharmacy, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you would like more details or to come for an informalvisit, please contact: Sarah Smith(sarah.smith2@swyt.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
Our Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will beprovided with training over a 2-year period covering inpatient and communitymental health, learning disability and wellbeing services across Barnsley,Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Aswell as an opportunity for placements in an acute trust and community pharmacy.
You will help support the dispensary team at FieldheadHospital and Pharmacy teams, across the Trust, provide Pharmacy services toin-patients, out-patients and clinics.
On successful completion of their first year, the successfulcandidate will provide a pharmacy service to the ward environment. Full training and support will be given.
This is a full-time post and includes day release forcollege, via a blended learning approach, during term time. In addition, allocated study time is providedin the workplace.
The successful candidate will become part of afriendly and professional Pharmacy Team, supporting different specialities inacute mental health, forensic and rehabilitation settings.
Atthe time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements setby UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For thisreason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.
Weare happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right towork in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will beconsidered alongside all other applications.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Train to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2-year period undertaking Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3. This includes competency-based training, assessment in the workplace and studying the underpinning knowledge requirements through an accredited training provider, to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians allowing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
Work as part of the Trust wide pharmacy team.
Participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the Trust.
Contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
- Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, accurately and perform a 3-way check on the items prior to placing on the bench for a final accuracy check.
Issue medication against a stock order/picking list.
Involvement in efficient stock control and stock management systems for the dispensary, wards, and departments, including stocktaking.
Assist in the ordering process for medicines and consumables.
Involvement in stock discrepancies and shortages, liaising with colleagues to help rectify.
Reception duties including answering the phone and hatch in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records including the use of computer equipment.
Communicate effectively with service users, visitors, colleagues, other health professionals and external suppliers.
Work at other localities, for training purposes when necessary.
Demonstrate your role to other staff, as appropriate.
Maintain safe systems of work, including fire safety, department, and Trust safety policies.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Fully participate in the learning agreement including any learning and study experiences offered.
Promote the professional image of Pharmacy, both within the Trust and when studying with the learning provider.
Upon completion of the course and training scheme be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
KEY RESULT AREAS
The Apprentice will progress to the second year on successful completion of the first year. This placement is subject to a learning agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of this placement.
The Apprentice will undertake the necessary training to complete the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 with the support of an accredited training provider via a blended learning approach. Following this, the apprentice will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
TRUST VALUES
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g., service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect always. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
We put the person first and in the centre.
We know that families and carers matter.
We are respectful, honest, open, and transparent.
We improve and aim to be outstanding.
We are relevant for today and ready for tomorrow.
SAFEGUARDING
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
TRUST POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS (to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy)
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
Ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns.
Maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct.
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy
Comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually.
Receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed.
Understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy.
Recognise, respect, and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity.
Ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training.
Comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e., CPD, Audit, Supervision);
Demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team, and service wide quality improvement.
Abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
Adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds.
Being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact.
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly.
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Train to be a registered Pharmacy Technician over a 2-year period undertaking Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard level 3. This includes competency-based training, assessment in the workplace and studying the underpinning knowledge requirements through an accredited training provider, to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians allowing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The postholder will:
Work as part of the Trust wide pharmacy team.
Participate in the full range of pharmaceutical services at the Trust.
Contribute to the smooth running of the department, including where necessary cover for other staff.
- Dispense clinically validated prescriptions, accurately and perform a 3-way check on the items prior to placing on the bench for a final accuracy check.
Issue medication against a stock order/picking list.
Involvement in efficient stock control and stock management systems for the dispensary, wards, and departments, including stocktaking.
Assist in the ordering process for medicines and consumables.
Involvement in stock discrepancies and shortages, liaising with colleagues to help rectify.
Reception duties including answering the phone and hatch in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records including the use of computer equipment.
Communicate effectively with service users, visitors, colleagues, other health professionals and external suppliers.
Work at other localities, for training purposes when necessary.
Demonstrate your role to other staff, as appropriate.
Maintain safe systems of work, including fire safety, department, and Trust safety policies.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Fully participate in the learning agreement including any learning and study experiences offered.
Promote the professional image of Pharmacy, both within the Trust and when studying with the learning provider.
Upon completion of the course and training scheme be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager.
KEY RESULT AREAS
The Apprentice will progress to the second year on successful completion of the first year. This placement is subject to a learning agreement which sets out the terms and conditions of this placement.
The Apprentice will undertake the necessary training to complete the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 with the support of an accredited training provider via a blended learning approach. Following this, the apprentice will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
TRUST VALUES
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g., service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect always. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
We put the person first and in the centre.
We know that families and carers matter.
We are respectful, honest, open, and transparent.
We improve and aim to be outstanding.
We are relevant for today and ready for tomorrow.
SAFEGUARDING
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
TRUST POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS (to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy)
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
Ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns.
Maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct.
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy
Comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually.
Receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed.
Understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy.
Recognise, respect, and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity.
Ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training.
Comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e., CPD, Audit, Supervision);
Demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team, and service wide quality improvement.
Abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
Adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds.
Being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact.
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly.
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
Essential
- Must be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma.
- Able to register with GPhC on completion of training.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital / community pharmacy.
Essential
- Work in a professional manner.
- Good keyboard skills.
- Ability to work accurately.
- Good organisational skills for self and tasks.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good time management skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of Pharmacy services.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
- Analytical skills.
Essential
- Committed to work/study.
- Organised.
- Self-motivated.
- Enthusiastic.
- Team player.
- Aware of, and able to work within own limitations. Seeks help/advice when needed.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Essential
- 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science.
- IT qualification.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Essential
- Be open, honest, respectful, and transparent.
- Involve service users, carers and families in their care as needed.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
Essential
- Must be willing to complete Level 3 Diploma.
- Able to register with GPhC on completion of training.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital / community pharmacy.
Essential
- Work in a professional manner.
- Good keyboard skills.
- Ability to work accurately.
- Good organisational skills for self and tasks.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good time management skills.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of Pharmacy services.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
- Analytical skills.
Essential
- Committed to work/study.
- Organised.
- Self-motivated.
- Enthusiastic.
- Team player.
- Aware of, and able to work within own limitations. Seeks help/advice when needed.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Essential
- 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science.
- IT qualification.
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
Essential
- Be open, honest, respectful, and transparent.
- Involve service users, carers and families in their care as needed.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Pharmacy, Fieldhead Hospital
Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
W Yorkshire
WF1 3SP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Wakefield
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 27-09-2026
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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