Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) in Norwich is seeking a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician as a 2-year fixed term training position. The role blends work and study with the University of East Anglia for the Education & Training Certificate, leading to GPhC registration.

You will be based in the dispensary at Hellesdon Hospital, gaining hands-on experience across wards and medicines management while completing the required education and practice standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, maths and science.
• NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and complete the UEA training course meeting initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Train and work in designated areas within pharmacy to complete required competencies.
• Contribute to dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution and ward top-up services.
• Ensure all duties comply with legal, ethical and professional guidelines.
• Develop knowledge across hospital pharmacy to become a Pharmacy Technician via UEA qualification.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

4 GCSEs inc English Maths Science

NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Main area Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Grade Band 3 Contract 2 years (Fixed term training position for 2 years or internal secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 246-COR8253674

Site Hellesdon Hospital Town Norwich Salary £25,760 - £31,157 gross per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 20/09/2026 23:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

Hello!

Would you like to join our friendly team at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) as a pre-registration trainee technician?

My name is Valerie Dixon I am the Professional Lead – Education & Training Pharmacy Technician for the Pharmacy Department based at Woodpecker House, Hellesdon Hospital. I am privileged to be part of a very hardworking, friendly, and committed team of people in providing a Mental Health pharmacy service to patients within NSFT.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated person with a positive outlook to join our team, training towards the Certificate of Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship.

The role is a 2-year, fixed term course, blending work and study through the UEA for the certificate, with the end goal of seeing you become a registered professional with the GPhC.

You will be based at Hellesdon Hospital initially in the dispensary which provides a high-quality pharmacy service. The dispensary currently supplies medication to a variety of wards including adult acute, dementia and complexity in later life, child and adolescent and forensic services.

All applicants must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or grade C (or equivalent), including English, mathematics and at least one science subject

In place of English and maths GCSEs we may to consider Functional skills L2.

Main duties of the job

You will complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy technician and or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:

• To undertake and complete the UEA training course which meets the requirements of the initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians and has been accredited by the GPhC
• To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard and area
• To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution, including ward top up services and medicine safety
• To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guideline e.g. Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, Health & Safety regulations and following the pharmacy departments and Trust procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals
• . To develop the skills and knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacy practice required to become a Pharmacy Technicians. This will involve completion of the Pharmacy Technician certificate of higher education in pharmacy technician practice at the UEA

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role is varied and requires flexibility in your approach to work and learning, working in both dispensary and stores and some ward work on the Hospital site.

The post holder will:

• Manage the stores and pre-pack service of the pharmacy
• Enter on the computer, generate orders, compile and supply ward stock items
• Be lead for top-up services to allocated wards and departments
• Dispense in-patient and out-patient prescriptions, discharge prescriptions and individual named-patient medications
• Maintain hygiene, health and safety through performing routine housekeeping tasks in the pharmacy department

Person specification

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics, English, and Science.
• NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Skills

• Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic pharmaceutical terminology and medicines management

Other

• Team Player Appreciation of need to maintain confidentiality

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Valerie Dixon Job title Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01603421212 Additional information

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Working days Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am - 3.30pm or

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Working days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 3.30pm