• Job Description

  Req#: C9331-25-0351?language=en&page=645&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking for an exciting career in healthcare? Do you want to earn while you learn and qualify as a registered pharmacy technician? We have a fantastic opportunity for three Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated hospital pharmacy team at Furness General Hospital.

  Trainee Pharmacy Technician - 2 year fixed term.

  As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will undertake a structured two-year training programme, which will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician. You will work as part of our hospital pharmacy team, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of hospital pharmacy services while studying for your Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

  Salary & Benefits

  This post attracts a trainee salary under Annex U/21 of Agenda for Change:

  • Year 1 - 70% of the top of a Band 4 salary

  • Year 2 - 75% of the top of a Band 4 salary

  • Adult minimum wage will be protected

  Main duties of the job

  Training & Development

  • You will attend Kendal College one day per week in term times for formal learning.

  • The remaining four days will be spent in the hospital, where you will receive supervised practical training in dispensary services, medicines management, and patient care.

  • You will gain experience in areas such as the dispensary, ward-based pharmacy, procurement, and stock control.

  • You will receive support from experienced pharmacy professionals, including a dedicated mentor.

  • Additional study in your own time will be required to successfully complete the training programme.

  What We Are Looking For

  To be eligible for this role, you must:

  • Be enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn.

  • Have at least four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths, English, and Science.

  • Be committed to completing the two-year training programme.

  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Work well as part of a team and independently.

  What We Offer

  • A fully funded training programme, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

  • Hands-on experience in a hospital setting, developing a rewarding career in healthcare.

  • Support from a friendly and experienced team.

  • NHS benefits, including a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and staff discounts.

  About us

  We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

  FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

  WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

  All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year Trainee salary under Annex 21, protected at adult minimum wage

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  2 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  331-B16140425

  Job locations

  Furness General Hospital

  Dalton Lane

  Barrow in furness

  LA14 4LF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • English, Maths and Science to GCSE level (or equivalent) Grade C or above
  • NVQ2 in Pharmacy services or working towards

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent experience of working within a pharmacy department in hospital or community

  Desirable

  • Experience in Hospital Pharmacy

  Skills, ability and knowledge

  Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and oral
  • Good IT skills and familiarity with Pharmacy computer system
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility and ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Ability to cope with work, college and study

  Desirable

  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Knowledge of the JAC, Pharmacy computer system

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • English, Maths and Science to GCSE level (or equivalent) Grade C or above
  • NVQ2 in Pharmacy services or working towards

  Experience

  Essential

  • Recent experience of working within a pharmacy department in hospital or community

  Desirable

  • Experience in Hospital Pharmacy

  Skills, ability and knowledge

  Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and oral
  • Good IT skills and familiarity with Pharmacy computer system
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility and ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Ability to cope with work, college and study

  Desirable

  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Knowledge of the JAC, Pharmacy computer system

  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

  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

  Address

  Furness General Hospital

  Dalton Lane

  Barrow in furness

  LA14 4LF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

  Address

  Furness General Hospital

  Dalton Lane

  Barrow in furness

  LA14 4LF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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