Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded healthcare institution in London seeks a Pharmacy Technician Trainee. This role includes completing a Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy services, participating in the dispensing process, and supporting the smooth operation of the pharmacy department. The position requires full-time hours, including weekends and bank holidays, and offers a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard.
• Ability to participate in the dispensing process and work on pharmacy reception as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the dispensing process of labeling and preparing prescriptions.
• Work on pharmacy reception as required taking in prescription requests.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the pharmacy department.

Education

Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy services

Job description

This is a training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify & work as a Pharmacy Technician and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The apprentice is supported throughout training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard.

You will undertake and complete the Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy services.

This will involve working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio; undertaking work based assessments, completing all assignments/projects relating to the NVQ units and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified time frames.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week and includes working Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Late Duty as per the rota.

***The advert will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received***

Some of the main duties are:
• To participate in the dispensing process of labelling, assembling and preparing prescription
• To participate in the daily Rolling Stock Take process.
• To work on pharmacy reception as required taking in prescription requests.
• To process incoming orders, check orders against delivery notes, return incorrect items to suppliers and put stock away incorporating good stock rotation.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the Pharmacy department and participate in the late duty, Saturday, bank holidays and Late Duty duty as per rota.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Friday 18 Jul 2025