Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

BHR Hospitals; Romford; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BHRUT is offering an Apprenticeship Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in Romford. The role includes completing a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, with a personal training plan and Educational Supervisor.

The apprenticeship involves rotating through pharmacy areas to achieve competencies and qualifications. You must meet entry requirements with GCSEs and possibly ESOL/IELTS considerations, and be prepared to travel and attend regional

Formación

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and one Science subject.
• BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Support Staff or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and IT skills.

Responsabilidades

• Complete the GPhC-accredited qualification and Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
• Rotate through areas to gain competencies in pharmaceutical services.
• Meet course delivery requirements and provide evidence as required.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Educación

GCSEs and equivalent qualifications

BTEC Level 2 Pharmacy Support Staff certificate

Descripción del empleo

Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Main area Pharmacy Dept Grade Apprentice Contract Fixed term: 24 months (Apprentice) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-8100-CCS

Site Across Sites Town Romford Salary £28,939 Per Annum Inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do

This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working here

Do you have a passion for self-development and learning? Are you fascinated with science, health and medicines? Do you aspire to be a healthcare professional and deliver high-quality patient care?

We are looking for enthusiastic Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard.

We will provide you with a personal training plan and an Educational Supervisor to support you as you complete your qualification and achieve competencies and training objectives as you rotate through a variety of areas where our pharmacy team provide pharmaceutical services.

You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and to have a professional and person-centred attitude.

You must be able to meet the course delivery requirements including attending regional study days, completing distance-learning packages online and attending virtual classrooms online. Therefore, it is essential that you have the means to travel within the region (by car/public transport) and have access to appropriate IT equipment.

You will need to be highly committed and self-motivated and to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills.

Trainees who successfully complete the qualification and training programme will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Main duties of the job

To be eligible for this role, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English Language and at least one Science subject.

Functional Skills Level 2 is accepted as equivalent evidence of English Language and Maths. A Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC must be held for qualifications obtained overseas. ESOL is not equivalent and doesn’t meet the entry requirements, but IELTS (Band Score 7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in all components) may be considered.

Full details of your qualifications MUST be clearly stated on your application form to be considered for shortlisting. Formal evidence i.e. certificates from awarding bodies MUST be provided at or prior to interview.

In addition, you must meet apprenticeship funding requirements as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. If you have lived in the UK for less than three years or if you already hold a qualification in pharmacy or another closely related subject at RQF Level 3 or above, you may not be eligible.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (including Mathematics, English Language and at least one Science subject). **NB: For alternative qualifications, evidence of proven GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) equivalence (e.g. from UK NARIC if overseas qualification) must be clearly stated on application form, and proof provided at interview if short listed. For English Language, ESOL is not equivalent and doesn’t meet the entry requirements, but IELTS (Band Score 7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in all components) may be considered.**
• BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science)

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, with an appropriate standard of English
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy
• Good level of IT and computer literacy

Experience/ Knowledge

• Experience of working in a customer facing environment
• Experience of working in a pharmacy

Personal Qualities

• Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the role and future career as a healthcare professional
• Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to learning and self-development

Before you apply

Using AI
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AI can be a useful tool to help organise your thoughts, improve the structure of your application and support your preparation. However, your application should remain an authentic and accurate reflection of your skills, experience, and knowledge.
We encourage you to review the person specification carefully and provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Any information submitted as part of your application must be accurate, truthful, and based on your experience.
Throughout our recruitment process, we value honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We want to understand what you can bring to BHRUT, so please ensure that your application reflects your own capabilities and achievements.
AI should not be used to misrepresent your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.

Pre-employment checks
Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

Recruitment process
We may close vacancies before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. All communication regarding your application will be sent by email, so please check your inbox and junk folder regularly.

Inclusion
BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.

Safeguarding
BHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies.

Smoke-free Trust
BHRUT is a smoke-free Trust. All employees are expected to comply with our smoke-free policy.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Anwar Hussain Job title Senior Pharmacy Technician, Education & Training Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01708435000 Additional information

Ext 8322

We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part-time opportunities.