Pharmacy Support Worker Apprenticeship (level 2)
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield, S10 2JF
Salary
£15,643
Contract
Apprenticeship
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
This training will take place over a fixed term employment contract for 18 months working 37.5 hours per week. This apprenticeship is a work-based lea...
Completion of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Pharmacy competency training package, as follows:
o Preparing documentation for batch medicinal products.
o Preparing trays according to the worksheet, filling in relevant manufacturer, batch number and expiry date.
o Preparing, processing and packing aseptically prepared medicinal products in accordance with approved worksheets and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
o Stock control training plan and competency.
o Labelling and dispensing training plan and competency.
o Controlled Drug Total Preparation
o Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) preparation
To undertake transfer disinfection of materials into and within the aseptic unit and the isolators; visually inspect/volume accuracy check batches prepared in the aseptic unit to ensure they are free of particulate contamination and meet the required standards.
To undertake daily recording of temperature/pressure readings and manometer panel of the aseptic unit as per SOPs.
To undertake environmental monitoring using the appropriate equipment following SOPs.
To assist in maintenance and cleaning of facilities and equipment within the aseptic unit in line with SOPs.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English grade 2/3 (D or E) or Level 1 Functional Skills or above, or equivalent qualification.
- GCSE Maths grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills or above, or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience with using computer systems including Microsoft packages or equivalent level of ability.
- You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
- Experienced in effective communication with others.
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with the public/customer service.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to form positive relationships.
- Evidence that you can prioritise tasks
Desirable
- Evidence that you can work independently using own initiative.
- Evidence that you could concentrate for long periods and work under pressure
- Ability to deal with verbal aggression constructively.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual demonstrable from previous experience
- Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, dealing with people, problems and situations with honesty and integrity, respecting diversity
- Commitment to undertake and complete learning activities, which form part of the role and apprenticeship qualifications, including the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Pharmacy competency training package
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Provenance
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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