Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Under the guidance of registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and as part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices will support the safe preparation and supply of medicines to meet the needs of patients in both Community Pharmacy and Primary Care settings.

Throughout the placement, you will be expected to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism showing respect, discretion, and confidentiality in all aspects of your work. You will contribute positively to team dynamics, maintain a safe working environment, and play an active role in supporting patient safety, particularly through the accurate preparation and dispensing of medicines.

You should be hardworking, reliable, and a strong team player with good interpersonal skills. Effective communication is vital, as is the ability to recognise and work within the boundaries of your current competence and training.

This role is offered on a fixed-term contract for 24 months to support completion of the apprenticeship training programme. The fixed-term status will be reviewed in line with organisational policy and relevant employment legislation.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, applicants must have been a resident of the UK, EU, or EEA for at least the last three years.

The training post is salaried at 70% of the top of Band 4 in Year 1, rising to 75% in Year 2, in line with Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Primary Care Network (PCN) pharmacy team as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This is a fixed-term 24 month apprenticeship.

Throughout the programme, you will gain hands-on experience across both primary care (GP practices) and community pharmacy, working under the supervision of experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The role involves weekly rotations between settings, giving you broad exposure to different aspects of pharmacy practice

Working towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, delivered through day release study at Bradford College. The course includes virtual classroom teaching led by college tutors and experienced healthcare professionals from the field.

Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirement of four GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent, including Maths, English, and Science. You will also be expected to complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competency in line with the apprenticeship and registration standards.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Barnsley has established one super Primary Care Network of over 250,000 patients which includes all of GP practices across Barnsley. This is supported by six Neighbourhood Networks building on our successful and existing model of neighbourhood working; this enables us to maintain and focus on the specific needs of each local area whilst allowing integration at a borough wide level.