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Level 3 Pre- Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

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GBP 27,000 - 63,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A healthcare organization is offering a position for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician where you will assist in dispensing prescriptions and developing your pharmacy skills. The role includes comprehensive training towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma, with exciting career prospects upon qualification. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs including Math's, English, and Science.

Qualifications

  • Must include Math's, English, and Science.
  • Awaiting results? Include predicted grades.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in dispensing individual prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients.
  • Develop knowledge and skills of patient counselling.
  • Check the accuracy of medicines dispensed by other staff.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.


JOB TITLE:Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice)

BAND: Band 4 Annex U

BASE: Your primary base will be cross site; however travel
between UHL’s hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5

REPORTS TO: Principal Pharmacy Technician Professional Development

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Pharmacist

Come, join our team and train to become a registered professional Pharmacy Technician. The role is rapidly changing and they are vital members of today’s healthcare team and contribute greatly in the supply of medicines to patients. Career opportunities following qualification and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (the regulatory body for Pharmacy) include medicines management roles, aseptic preparation, staff training, clinical trials, procurement, and many more. You will have the opportunity for a fabulous career with salaries ranging from £27,485 on qualifying to £62,682 as your career progresses.

You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills to your full potential whilst working towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.

Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above or equivalent and must include Math's, English and Science (if you are awaiting results – please include predicted grades)

Salary is as per government guidelines minimum wage based on your age.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit contact:

Mohammed Talha - Mohammed.s.talha@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

0116 250 2408

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Participate in dispensing individual prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients, including clinical trials and controlled drugs, meeting legal and ethical requirements and department standards.
• Develop knowledge and skills of patient counselling to meet required competencies for this activity by the end of the training period.
• Complete a portfolio by gathering evidence in the workplace ensuring all criteria and standards are met.
• Develop the skills to check the accuracy of medicines dispensed by other members of staff so that the dispensary error rate is kept low and that prescriptions are dispensed within departmental time standards.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025

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