Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Pharmacy Administrator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
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GBP 25,272 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 437-8217683


Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised administration apprentice to join our Pharmacy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must have Maths and English 9-5 (A-C) and have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

As part of our team, you'll provide essential administrative support across a busy department while developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in administration.

If you're motivated, organised and ready to start a rewarding career in administration, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job

We're seeking someone who:

  • Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Is confident using Microsoft Office applications
  • Has strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Is eager to learn and develop new skills
  • Can manage their workload effectively and work to deadlines
  • Takes pride in delivering high-quality customer service

You'll gain hands-on experience in a wide range of administrative tasks, including:

  • Preparing agendas and taking minutes at meetings
  • Creating and formatting documents, reports, graphs and flowcharts
  • Data entry and record management
  • Filing, scanning and photocopying documents
  • Handling incoming and outgoing post
  • Ordering stationery and departmental supplies
  • Supporting the distribution of pharmacy resources and medical textbooks
  • Booking meeting rooms and coordinating meetings
  • Assisting the Senior Leadership Team with administrative support
  • Organising, distributing and recording prescriptions across Trust services
  • Supporting colleagues across the wider Pharmacy department as required
  • Providing general administrative support and undertaking ad hoc duties
About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

Details
Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

25 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8217683

Job locations

Greater Manchester Mental Health- Prestwich Site

Oakwood Building, Pharmacy Department, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Excellent pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
  • Understanding of SOPs
Desirable
  • Able to prioritize workload
Essential
Essential
  • Maths and English GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent
  • Willingness to work towards and complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
  • Evidence of IT skills including emails, Excel and Word
Desirable
  • Minute taking experience
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Previous work experience in a customer service environment.
  • Experience of working within an healthcare setting
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
  • Understanding of SOPs
Desirable
  • Able to prioritize workload
Essential
Essential
  • Maths and English GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent
  • Willingness to work towards and complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
  • Evidence of IT skills including emails, Excel and Word
Desirable
  • Minute taking experience
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Previous work experience in a customer service environment.
  • Experience of working within an healthcare setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greater Manchester Mental Health- Prestwich Site

Oakwood Building, Pharmacy Department, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greater Manchester Mental Health- Prestwich Site

Oakwood Building, Pharmacy Department, Bury New Road

Prestwich, Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)