We are excited to be able to offer not one but Three Pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians posts onto an apprenticeship programme . These positions will work along side our current trainees and our qualified staff across multiple sites to gain different experiences that will prepare them to be able to register as a pharmacy technical with the GPhC. The posts are rotational and have the opportunity to work across different sectors such as secondary care, prisons, GP and community services. The posts are full time and will involve you attending college one day a week (remotely) to study whilst working to obtain a qualification that once successful will allow you to register with the GPhC. 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. 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 Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Madelaine Ackers Job title: Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician Email address: Madelaine.Ackers@gmmh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01613571230 We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk. Location : Prestwich, England, United Kingdom