Trainee Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice), Knowsley

Closing date: 12 June 2026

Position: Trainee Pre‑Registration Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice)

Join Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in our Pharmacy team based at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals. This is a 2‑year fixed term training post of 37.5 hours per week, working towards successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 qualification and eventual registration with the GPhC.

Benefits: Paid employment with holiday leave, hands‑on experience in a leading NHS organisation, 6 hours per week of off‑the‑job learning, and support to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

• Assist in the receipt, dispensing, and final accuracy checking of prescriptions, including controlled drugs, while adhering to safe working practices.
• Participate in the trainee technicians rota across all pharmacy areas, including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, pharmacy stores, medicine information, and aseptic dispensing units.
• Assist with stock control, stock requisition, payment collection, and preparation and assembly of supplies for delivery to wards and departments.
• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of extemporaneous medicines, aseptically prepared products, and cytotoxic drugs using appropriate equipment and safety measures.
• Assist in the provision of individual dose dispensing and blister packing services, and prepare resuscitation and anaphylaxis boxes as per Trust policy.
• Answer phone calls and queries from patients and healthcare professionals, referring to the appropriate person when necessary.
• Participate in weekend, evening, bank holiday, and on‑call rosters as required.
• Use the pharmacy computer system responsibly and accurately for all duties requiring data input.
• Assist in departmental audit and research projects to improve service provision.

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4, including Maths, English, and Science.
• Alternatively, 2 years of pharmacy experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) is acceptable, provided a science assessment is passed.
• Must be able to provide original certificates or certified copies of all required qualifications at interview.
• Commitment to completing the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 apprenticeship and all associated work‑based projects and college assignments.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Team‑working attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and resilience.

37.5 hours per week; annual salary £25,760 to £27,476.

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.