Job overview

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician 

Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Would you like to train in a role that can make a difference?

We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to work at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary  with our friendly team.

* This is a two year fixed term appointment to commence in September 2026

Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the hospital, managing all aspects of medicines and we have an excellent reputation within the North West for providing great training across a large variety of service areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an apprenticeship program. 

We are looking for candidates with vision and motivation to join our dynamic team.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A* - C or grade 4 - 9 in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or dual Science, plus one other Science subject (or equivalent). Overseas qualification may need to be verified prior to interview by providing Naric Certificate of Reference or equivalent.

Your certificates for the above qualifications should be brought to the interview for verification.

You must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

Main duties of the job

To undertake training and to assist in the provision of the pharmaceutical service. To carry out the training programme for Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and complete all assignments and educational tasks within the Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians. 

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.  

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.