NhsJobs Barnstaple

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The role is based in the Pharmacy Department at North Devon District Hospital , it is an excellent opportunity to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.

Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the continuing development of the Pharmacy team, and applications are invited from enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated individuals with good written and verbal communication skills.

The role requires the post holder to complete the nationally recognised BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification. This will be achieved through virtual guided learning provided by Bradford College, as well as workplace training.

A practice supervisor will be allocated for each workplace rotation and overall, the educational supervisor will manage the training programme.

Whilst rotating through the Pharmacy department, the post holder will learn a variety of skills and take on duties including, but not limited to:

• Receiving and issuing prescriptions, using an electronic prescribing system.

• Dispensing and carrying out an accuracy check on a variety of prescriptions.

• Contributing to the provision of systemic anti-cancer therapies.

• Medicine stock control and supply.

• Medicine procurement and receipt, including the management of discrepancies.

• Ward based medicines management and optimisation.

• Provision of excellent customer care incorporating patient confidentiality.

Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked assignments and multiple-choice questions.

It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all of the educational activities within the period of the contract - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.

Please note, the salary for the role will be as follows - Year 1 - £25,272 (Band 2), Year 2 - £25,760 (Band 3) per annum pro rata

This advert is recruiting to the February 2027 cohort, start date TBC (preliminary information suggests start date will likely be 22/02/2027).

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, to include one day per week virtual guided learning. The Pharmacy operates 7 days a week and the post holder will therefore be required to work some weekends as part of their contracted hours. The post holder will be expected to undertake occasional late night and bank holiday hours as requested.

Interview Date: 30th October 2026

For further information please contact: Leah Sheath, Lead Pharmacy Technician (Education & Training), on 01271 335994 or via email at [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract for 27 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The role is based in the Pharmacy Department at North Devon District Hospital , it is an excellent opportunity to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.

Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the continuing development of the Pharmacy team, and applications are invited from enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated individuals with good written and verbal communication skills.

The role requires the post holder to complete the nationally recognised BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification. This will be achieved through virtual guided learning provided by Bradford College, as well as workplace training.

A practice supervisor will be allocated for each workplace rotation and overall, the educational supervisor will manage the training programme.

Whilst rotating through the Pharmacy department, the post holder will learn a variety of skills and take on duties including, but not limited to:

• Receiving and issuing prescriptions, using an electronic prescribing system.

• Dispensing and carrying out an accuracy check on a variety of prescriptions.

• Contributing to the provision of systemic anti-cancer therapies.

• Medicine stock control and supply.

• Medicine procurement and receipt, including the management of discrepancies.

• Ward based medicines management and optimisation.

• Provision of excellent customer care incorporating patient confidentiality.

Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked assignments and multiple-choice questions.

It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all of the educational activities within the period of the contract - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.

Please note, the salary for the role will be as follows - Year 1 - £25,272 (Band 2), Year 2 - £25,760 (Band 3) per annum pro rata

This advert is recruiting to the February 2027 cohort, start date TBC (preliminary information suggests start date will likely be 22/02/2027).

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What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Barnstaple?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is £25272.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Barnstaple varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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