Job summary We have an exciting opportunity at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust for a Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technician to join us in our friendly and supportive Pharmacy Aseptic Services unit. The successful candidate will work predominantly within the Aseptic Services department and will be supported to complete placements within other areas of Pharmacy whilst completing a 2 - year training programme to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician. Individuals will need to be highly organised, motivated and be capable of meeting multiple deadlines. You must be able to plan your own studies at home and be able to complete all work punctually To be eligible to apply, applicants must have GCSE's in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above or be willing to complete Functional Skills Level 2 alongside your learning to fulfil the GPHC requirements. Please ensure GCSE results are listed on application This is a two-year fixed term position. Students who successfully complete the 2-year course and associated study will be eligible to apply to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Main duties of the job We strive to develop the knowledge and skills of our workforce to enable them to advance personally and professionally and this is the ideal career development prospect. You will need to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be very well organised and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Pharmacy department provides a progressive pharmacy service making it a highly rewarding working environment. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 30 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9377-PHARM5054 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Job description Job responsibilities a. Technical Services Preparation of non-sterile medicinal products for specific patients e.g. suspensions, creams, ointments, powders etc. Preparation of sterile medicinal products for specific patients in a laminar flow cabinet or isolator in a controlled clean room environment e.g. parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy treatments. Preparation of worksheets, accurate assembly of raw materials, dosage calculations, accurate measurements using balances, graduated measures and syringes. These operations require a high degree of manual dexterity, and competencies will be continually assessed. b. Medicines Supply Dispense medicines for out-patients, in-patients and discharge prescriptions following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians. Take payment for prescription charges and generate a receipt when required. Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS). Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and inform patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays. c. Ward Based Print ward lists and handover sheets to identify new patients admitted since the previous pharmacy visit. Transfer medicines between wards if patients have been transferred without them. This will include medicines dispensed by the hospital pharmacy as well as patients own drugs (PODs). Support the ward pharmacists and technicians to record accurate medication histories by: Ascertaining if the patient has brought supplies of their medicines from home Requesting and recording consent from the patient to access their GP or Summary Care Records, printing the record or requesting faxes from GPs to handover to the ward technician or pharmacist. Ensure patients have enough medicines available to avoid missed doses by: Assessing PODs as suitable for use on the hospital according to standard operating procedures. Contacting relatives or carers with patient consent, to bring in the patients PODs into hospital if necessary Screening prescription charts to identify missed doses, new items prescribed and any changes to medicines that might require a supply from pharmacy, alerting the pharmacist or technician as appropriate. Liaising with ward staff to identify any additional stock medicines that they require. Support clinical areas to maintain safe and secure handling of medicines by: Ensuring that all medicines for individual patients are stored correctly in the bedside locker, or elsewhere on the ward according to the standards within the Trust Medicines Charter. Delivering patient labelled medicines to individual bedside lockers. Participate in pharmacy-led audits as required. Report any incidents of inappropriate storage and handling of medicines to the pharmacy technician. Ensure that information collected is communicated to the relevant pharmacist or technician in a timely manner. Minimise medicines waste by managing medicines returns from clinical areas according to standard operating procedures. Job description Job responsibilities a. Technical Services Preparation of non-sterile medicinal products for specific patients e.g. suspensions, creams, ointments, powders etc. Preparation of sterile medicinal products for specific patients in a laminar flow cabinet or isolator in a controlled clean room environment e.g. parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy treatments. Preparation of worksheets, accurate assembly of raw materials, dosage calculations, accurate measurements using balances, graduated measures and syringes. These operations require a high degree of manual dexterity, and competencies will be continually assessed. b. Medicines Supply Dispense medicines for out-patients, in-patients and discharge prescriptions following guidelines, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians. Take payment for prescription charges and generate a receipt when required. Ensure that all information needed for accurate stock control and prescription issues data is recorded using both paper systems and the computerised Pharmacy Information System (PIS). Liaise with Procurement staff about urgently required medicines, and inform patients and other health care staff about supply problems / delays. c. Ward Based Print ward lists and handover sheets to identify new patients admitted since the previous pharmacy visit. Transfer medicines between wards if patients have been transferred without them. This will include medicines dispensed by the hospital pharmacy as well as patients own drugs (PODs). Support the ward pharmacists and technicians to record accurate medication histories by: Ascertaining if the patient has brought supplies of their medicines from home Requesting and recording consent from the patient to access their GP or Summary Care Records, printing the record or requesting faxes from GPs to handover to the ward technician or pharmacist. Ensure patients have enough medicines available to avoid missed doses by: Assessing PODs as suitable for use on the hospital according to standard operating procedures. Contacting relatives or carers with patient consent, to bring in the patients PODs into hospital if necessary Screening prescription charts to identify missed doses, new items prescribed and any changes to medicines that might require a supply from pharmacy, alerting the pharmacist or technician as appropriate. Liaising with ward staff to identify any additional stock medicines that they require. Support clinical areas to maintain safe and secure handling of medicines by: Ensuring that all medicines for individual patients are stored correctly in the bedside locker, or elsewhere on the ward according to the standards within the Trust Medicines Charter. Delivering patient labelled medicines to individual bedside lockers. Participate in pharmacy-led audits as required. Report any incidents of inappropriate storage and handling of medicines to the pharmacy technician. Ensure that information collected is communicated to the relevant pharmacist or technician in a timely manner. Minimise medicines waste by managing medicines returns from clinical areas according to standard operating procedures. Person Specification Knowledge and awareness Essential Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills Keyboard skills Desirable Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Personal attributes Essential Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team. Desirable Able to mix well with current staff establishment. Qualifications Essential English and Maths grade A-C/ 9-4 or a willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 during your training. Desirable Science GCSE grade A-C/ 9-4 NVQ2 in Pharmacy or a related field Experience Desirable Previous Aseptic experience Person Specification Knowledge and awareness Essential Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills Keyboard skills Desirable Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Personal attributes Essential Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding. Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition. Pleasant and helpful manner. Must possess initiative. Able to work well within a team. Desirable Able to mix well with current staff establishment. Qualifications Essential English and Maths grade A-C/ 9-4 or a willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 during your training. Desirable Science GCSE grade A-C/ 9-4 NVQ2 in Pharmacy or a related field Experience Desirable Previous Aseptic experience 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)