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 along side 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 technicial 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 patient's 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 over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.