Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
Croft Pharmacy
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Work location: In person
About us
Croft Pharmacy is a community-focused independent pharmacy in Huddersfield. We’re investing in our team so the pharmacist can focus more on clinical care, while our support staff drive safe, efficient day-to-day operations.
We are looking for a motivated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) to join us on a 24-month NHS-funded training programme, leading to registration as a Pharmacy Technician and progression towards Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) responsibilities.
The role
You’ll work as part of the dispensary and pharmacy team to:
- Support the safe, efficient supply of medicines
- Improve patient flow and communication
- Help us deliver high standards of service and compliance
- Develop your skills through a structured PTPT training programme (off-the-job learning + in-practice experience)
Key responsibilities
Operations & compliance
- Record fridge temperatures and complete routine safety checks
- Rotate stock and check expiry dates
- Keep the dispensary, workbenches and consultation room clean and organised
- Support audit and inspection readiness; follow SOPs consistently
Dispensary & patient support
- Support accurate dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Help manage workload (walk-ins, EPS prescriptions, deliveries, urgent requests)
- Make patient call-backs, manage owings and give clear, realistic timeframes
Service support
- Prepare the consultation room and paperwork for clinics (e.g. flu/COVID)
- Support the delivery of NHS services and health campaigns after training
Development
- Complete all elements of the PTPT training programme over 24 months
- Work with your supervisor and training provider to meet learning milestones
- Take responsibility for your own learning and welcome feedback
What we’re looking for
Essential
- Someone who likes structure, checklists and finishing tasks properly
- Clear, confident communicator with a calm, patient-first approach
- Comfortable working in a busy community pharmacy environment
- IT-literate and confident using computer systems
- Some dispensing experience in community pharmacy
- Willing and able to commit to a 24-month PTPT training programme and progress to registration as a Pharmacy Technician
Desirable
- Previous community or retail pharmacy experience
- Experience with ProScript, Titan or other PMR systems
- Experience supporting vaccination clinics or NHS services
- Any basic training in first aid, safeguarding or health & safety
What we offer
- NHS-funded PTPT training programme (24 months)
- Clear pathway to qualify and register as a Pharmacy Technician
- Support and mentoring from an experienced team
- Competitive hourly rate with development and review
- Real ownership of defined tasks and areas once competent
Schedule
- Expected hours: 30 -40 hours per week
- Final working pattern to be agreed, but will be in-pharmacy at:
Croft Pharmacy, 5 Cobcroft Rd , Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2RU
Application question
Please answer the following when applying:
- Do you already have dispensing experience? If yes, where and for how long?
To apply, please submit your CV (and brief covering note if you wish) via Indeed or directly to:
[email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the core requirements will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £26,521.60 per year
Work Location: In person
