Apprentice Pharmacy Administrator | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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!

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

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.

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)

This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Sep 2026