Job summary Cross sector Aseptics Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking individuals with enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to join our pharmacy division as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. We are looking for an excellent team player who is flexible and self-motivated to train in our Aseptic Services & Dispensary Team. You will have a professional outlook and able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills. This role is based at Manchester Royal Infirmary and includes rotations at all sites in MFT. We offer extensive development opportunities within a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you have a high degree of enthusiasm and are eager to train and study to become a registered Pharmacy Technician we encourage you to apply. Qualifications: Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A-C/4-9, which must include Maths, English Language and TWO science subjects preferably Chemistry and Biology (dual or combined accepted). Please note: If you do not possess a Science GCSE but have completed a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services and have at least two years of pharmacy experience, you are still eligible to apply but may night to complete additional assessment Ensure that all GCSE results are clearly documented on your application. If your qualifications were obtained overseas, please secure a NARIC certificate before the interview Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Candidates will be required to carry out aseptic preparation including parenteral nutrition, CIVA, cytotoxic drugs, gene therapy and monoclonal antibodies from point of prescription receipt including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: The ability to work accurately and methodically and under pressure have an excellent eye for detail Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Engage in medicines management duties at ward level, such as medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medications and ordering medications. Provide a high-quality dispensing service for all patients within the Trust. Students will virtually attend college on day release to achieve the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians. This is a demanding role and will require study both in work and in your own time. The expectation is to dedicate at least 10 hours each week to facilitate the completion of your studies. You will receive full support from an Educational Supervisor and qualified pharmacy assessors to complete the qualification. Working with us gives you the knowledge, skills, behaviours and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-CSS-7087208 Job locations Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Cross Site Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs/equivalent grades A-C/4-9 which must include Maths, English Language and TWO Science subjects preferably Chemistry and Biology (dual or combined Science Award accepted) Desirable NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills Knowledge Essential An interest in Healthcare and the NHS Knowledge of own limitations Knowledge of the qualification (apprenticeship) Desirable Knowledge of pharmacy drugs Training and Experience Essential Experience of team working & working on own initiative Desirable Experience of dealing with people Pharmacy experience either in a hospital or community setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential 4 GCSEs/equivalent grades A-C/4-9 which must include Maths, English Language and TWO Science subjects preferably Chemistry and Biology (dual or combined Science Award accepted) Desirable NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills Knowledge Essential An interest in Healthcare and the NHS Knowledge of own limitations Knowledge of the qualification (apprenticeship) Desirable Knowledge of pharmacy drugs Training and Experience Essential Experience of team working & working on own initiative Desirable Experience of dealing with people Pharmacy experience either in a hospital or community setting 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Cross Site Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)