Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Registration - Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
Are you seeking professional development? Are you enthusiastic to learn and ready to commit to a training role that could see you qualify as a Pharmacy Technician and a registered professional.

We are pleased to offer two Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians posts onto an apprenticeship programme. The positions allow opportunity to work alongside our fantastic pharmacy team - gaining a range of experience, competencies, and developing the desired behaviours that align with the standards set out by the GPhC.

The posts are full time and rotational, across different sectors such as secondary care, prisons and community services. Attending college one day a week (remotely) whilst embedding your learning through practical and technical skills.

To be eligible for the apprentice funding, and meet the job, you must meet all the essential criteria and:

• Have been a resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning (not on a student visa)
• Minimum of 5 GCSE at grades A*-C /9-4 including mathematics, English language and two sciences including chemistry, or equivalents
• Not already hold a degree in a relevant subject
• Original certificates and proof of qualifications must be brought and shown at interview
• Ideally you will have a relevant pharmacy qualification such as NVQ level 2 in pharmacy skills
• Be able to travel across the GMMH footprint and locations

Main duties of the job
The job will involve:

• Supply of medications to wards and clinics for both stocks and in patient use
• Dispensing of medications for in patients, out patients and clinics including controlled drugs
• Involvement in medicines reconciliation
• Prepare and train to carry out final accuracy checks of dispensed medications
• Stock recycling and cost saving efficiencies

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 26 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-8410028
Job locations: Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road, Prestwich, M253BL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discount

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum of FIVE GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths, English Language and Chemistry (or Dual Science Award)
• Pharmacy NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• Works in pharmacy

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Mental health experience

Customer Service Skills
Essential

• Dealing with members of the public

Desirable

• Dealing with customers in a pharmacy experience

Knowledge & Education
Essential

• Good general education including numeracy, literature and IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy services and systems

Other Requirements
Essential

• Has lived in UK for three years
• Doesn't not have a relevant degree

Desirable

• Able to travel across sites

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road, Prestwich, M253BL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Chief Pharmacy Technician, Donna Bartlett, donna.bartlett@gmmh.nhs.uk, 01613571230

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