• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Level 3 Apprenticeship: 24 months | Full time

  Salary: £19,239 (Year 1), £20,613 (Year 2) - Annex 21 (see attached document)

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive team at Sheffield Children's as a Level 3 Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.

  Over two years, you'll receive structured training and hands-on experience across a range of pharmacy services--preparing you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

  Eligibility requirements:

  • 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English Language, and one Science (original certificates will be required at interview)

  • Understanding of the Pharmacy Technician role

  • Organised, motivated and able to meet deadlines

  On successful completion, you'll gain the Pearson Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and be eligible to register with the GPhC.

  Apply now and start your journey toward a rewarding pharmacy career!

  Main duties of the job

  Reporting into the Education & Training Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • To dispense prescriptions and medicines requisitions for patients, wards and departments of the Trust following standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the supervision of a pharmacy technician.

  • Issue prescriptions to patients.

  • Support the Final Accuracy Checking of dispensed items.

  • Help with efficient stock control and procurement systems to maintain efficient supply across pharmacy areas, wards and departments.

  • Take part in the Technician-led ward service, including medicines reconciliation, supply of medications, patient's own drug (POD) checks, and medicine history taking.

  About us

  At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

  We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

  We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

  Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

  As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

  We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £19,239 to £20,613 a year Salary in line with Annex 21 - Y1 paid at 70%, Y2 paid at 75%

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  24 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  425-25-7278855

  Job locations

  Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Western Bank

  Sheffield

  S10 2TH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

  Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

  Diversity Statement

  At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

  Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

  Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

  Diversity Statement

  At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

  Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • 4 GCSEs - Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science, or equivalent qualifications

  Desirable

  • IT qualification e.g. ECDL
  • Level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or GPHC Approved equivalent

  Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Awareness of importance of Health and Safety/Risk Management issues

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Services

  Experience

  Essential

  • Customer service experience (e.g., retail, hospitality, volunteer work) or administrative experience (e.g., filing, data entry, organising documents) from school projects or previous jobs.
  • Use of office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience working in a team, whether in school, work, or volunteering.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • 4 GCSEs - Grade 4 or above to include Maths, English and Science, or equivalent qualifications

  Desirable

  • IT qualification e.g. ECDL
  • Level 2 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or GPHC Approved equivalent

  Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Awareness of importance of Health and Safety/Risk Management issues

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Services

  Experience

  Essential

  • Customer service experience (e.g., retail, hospitality, volunteer work) or administrative experience (e.g., filing, data entry, organising documents) from school projects or previous jobs.
  • Use of office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience working in a team, whether in school, work, or volunteering.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Western Bank

  Sheffield

  S10 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Western Bank

  Sheffield

  S10 2TH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sheffieldchildrens.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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