Location
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time – Fixed Term (2 years)
Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year
About East Cheshire NHS Trust
East Cheshire NHS Trust are more than just a healthcare provider. They’re a close-knit, supportive team dedicated to making a real difference across their communities. They champion learning, growth, and opportunity, all while keeping patient care at the heart of what they do. If you’re looking to join a team where you’ll feel valued, seen, and set up to succeed, this is your chance.
Job details
Benefits
- Fixed-term paid training – earn while you learn over two impactful years
- Skilled Worker sponsorship available – open to international candidates
- Day-release study support – one day a week of tutor-led classes via Bradford College
- Supportive work environment – surrounded by experienced professionals and mentors
- GPhC registration pathway – eligibility to register as a Pharmacy Technician upon completion
Requirements
- 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English language, Science, and one other
- Reasonable IT skills and comfort with online learning
- Strong written and verbal communication
- A knack for working under pressure, self-motivation, and being a solid team player
- Optional but helpful: Pharmacy NVQ Level 2 (if no Science GCSE)
- Prior pharmacy experience is a bonus, not a must
Salary Details
This is a paid trainee role with a salary range of £26,530 – £29,114, offering financial security while gaining qualifications.
About the Role
This isn’t just any training opportunity. It’s your fast track into a future-proof career within the NHS, one of the UK’s most respected healthcare institutions. Over two years, you’ll gain real-world experience in pharmacy practice, working side-by-side with pharmacists and technicians across different areas. You’ll also be supported with structured learning through Bradford College, developing the clinical skills and confidence needed for registration. Looking for UK job opportunities that offer career growth, a supportive work environment, and an immediate start job in the UK? You’ve just found it.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn pharmacy processes from dispensing to inventory management
- Support patients and healthcare teams with medication information
- Follow safety protocols while developing hands-on technical skills
- Attend scheduled study days and complete assessments
- Embrace supervision and feedback to grow in the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Because this role involves direct interaction in a healthcare setting, candidates will be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to review any prior 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
East Cheshire NHS Trust are committed to fairness and equity in recruitment. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure everyone has the same chance to thrive.
Employer Details
- Company Name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Address: Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Contact: Via NHS Jobs platform
Reference Number
209-A-24-6258094
How To Apply
Got your certificates ready? Curious about how this role could shape your future? Apply Now before the deadline on 12 May 2025 and take the first step toward a nationally recognised pharmacy career.
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