Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking motivated individuals for the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician role. This position involves completing a two-year apprenticeship with practical experience in various pharmacy settings. Candidates must have at least 4 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science. This full-time role includes participation in a flexible work schedule and offers the opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent in relevant subjects.
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in pharmacy.
• Some previous pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in various pharmacy settings.
• Undertake a distance learning apprenticeship.
• Complete the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Good time management

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Throughout the two year post, PTPTs will gain practical experience and develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours across rotational opportunities in dispensary, pharmacy stores, community pharmacy and hospital wards. This is whilst undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by an accredited external education provider.

By the end of the two years PTPTs will:

• Have attained a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Be able to apply for Pharmacy Technician roles nationally

A considerable amount of additional study will be required in the student's own time. The successful candidate must have good time management skills both in and out of work due to the pressure of undertaking the qualification, and being in full time employment. A learning contract must be adhered to at all times.

Qualifications

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs). Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above, be able to demonstrate they are committed to a career in Pharmacy and will ideally have some previous pharmacy experience. Evidence of essential qualifications must be provided prior to interview. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

About the Trust

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you'll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we're also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

Working Conditions

All posts are fixed term for 2 years with a full‑time contract of 37.5 hours per week and require participation in the late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.