Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is offering a fixed-term position for a pharmacy technician in Nuneaton. This role includes training for a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and involves working in various pharmacy areas. Candidates will gain valuable experience while contributing to patient care.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in Math, English, and Science at grade C or above.
• Experience in pharmacy and with the public is essential.
• Functional skills level 2 qualification in Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Attend a two-year course with one day per week release to college.
• Participate in the pharmacy technician rotation programme.
• Dispense medicines and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Numerate

Pharmacy experience

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE's: Math's C, English and Science at C or above

Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Three 'A' levels, one of which is a relevant science subject

Degree in science or humanities

Job description

37.5 hours per week (Rotational Weekend Working, Bank Holiday & Late Nights)

Fixed term for 24 months (September 2025 - August 2027)

Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (70% of Band 4 in 1st year and 75% of Band 4 in 2nd year)

Interview Date: 18th July 2025

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more

Note: Existing NHS staff will remain on their current pay scale as per AfC

Main duties of the job

This is a full time -fixed term contract for 2 years. The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship leading to Level 3 Diploma (QCF) in Pharmaceutical Sciences plus Level 3 NVQ Diploma (QCF) in Pharmacy Service Skills which provides eligibility to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.

Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week with rotational weekend, late night and bank holiday working. Subject to change.

You will be required to attend 1 day's training off site per week at BMET Matthew Boulton college (day to be confirmed) in order to meet the requirements for this training post or complete remote learning via one of our GPhC approved training providers.

The post holder will rotate through various areas of pharmacy including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, goods receipt, ward stock distribution and Medicines Management, Final Accuracy Checking. You will be offered a variety of experiences and training.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

• Attend a two year course with one day per week release to college (BMET) to undertake studies to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a certificate in functional skills at level 2 (if required) or complete remote learning via one of our GPhC approved training providers.
• Complete Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) by gathering a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence.
• Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.
• Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trusts pharmacy technician rotation programme.
• Undertake study in own time when necessary.
• Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation (E.g. Health and Safety, Medicine Act).
• Dispensary.
• Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling including: -
• Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines are maintained.
• Identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff as necessary.
• Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.
• Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
• Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate information.
• Using communication skills to receive enquiries and other. appropriate information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Numerate
• Pharmacy experience
• Previous experience with the public
• Basic computer skills (Keyboard, XL Word, power point)

Qualification and Professional

• GCSE's: Math's C, English and Science(at C or above) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade C
• Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months current experience and hold a functional skills level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Three 'A' levels, one of which is a relevant science subject and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).
• Degree in science or humanities and Maths C (GCSE or equivalent).

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work as part of a team
• Well organised/able to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Tidy and clean appearance

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, honest and trustworthy
• Mature and professional approach
• Flexibility

Other

• Capable of occasional moderate lifting <13kg Ability to attend regularly Able to participate in weekend/bank holiday work Able to travel to college one day per week
• Physically fit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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.

£26,530 to £29,114 a yearper annum (70% of Band 4 1st year and 75% of Band 4 2nd year)