Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks enthusiastic individuals to join as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. The role involves a structured training program, combining practical experience and academic learning over two years. Candidates must have GCSEs in English, Maths, and a Science subject. Opportunities for career progression within the pharmacy department are available upon qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science needed.
• Experience in a pharmacy environment is beneficial.
• Must meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label medication.
• Provide counselling to patients.
• Take drug histories and conduct medicine reconciliation.

Skills

Literacy and Numeracy skills

Self-motivated and committed to study in own time

Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Ability to organise and manage time effectively

Computer Literate

Education

4 GCSEs including English, Maths & 1 Science subject

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Tools

CMM Computer System

Job description

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Closing date 03 November 2025

Are you keen to earn while you learn and train as a pharmacy professional? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic, and self-motivated individuals with good interpersonal skills to join our team of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) for our September 2024 cohort at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful completion of the qualification will enable the PTPT to register with the GPhC as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

The Pharmacy Department is highly regarded in the Trust and has 270 staff members. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal development and post qualification training and development options. Once qualified there are a variety of options for career progression as a Pharmacy Technician within the department.

The postholder will follow a structured training programme at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, whilst studying and working towards a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognised qualification.

Main duties of the job

Practical skills will be obtained through planned rotations throughout the hospital pharmacy department including Inpatient Pharmacy, Outpatient Pharmacy, Satellite Dispensing Units, Wards, Pharmacy Stores and Distribution, Procurement and Clinical Trials, Technical Services and Community Pharmacy.

Throughout the two-year training programme trainees will develop a range of work-based skills during the training programme including:

• Dispensing and labelling medication
• Providing counselling to patients on how to use prescribed medication
• Taking drug histories and carrying out medicine reconciliation
• Assessing the suitability of patients own medicines for use
• Making the final accuracy check on prescriptions
• Preparation & maintenance of cleanrooms used to produce injectable medication
• Dispensing and compounding of injectable medication

The training programme will combine the practical experience gained in the work environment with the underpinning knowledge of a college-based qualification over a two-year period. This involves attending college one day a week, completing knowledge-based assignments and producing a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate work- based competencies.

About us

TheGESHhospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Job responsibilities

Qualification Entry Criteria:

Applicants must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent, three of which must include:

• GCSE in Maths at grade A-C (9-4)/Maths Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent
• GCSE in English Language at grade A-C (9-4/) English Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• GCSE in Science (Biology/Chemistry) at grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent
• GCSE in one other subject
• Must meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria

Candidates who do not hold a sufficient Science GCSE must be able to demonstrate experience working in a pharmacy environment as a pharmacy services assistant for a minimum of 2 years and/or hold a level 2 qualification in Pharmacy these candidates will be required to complete a Science screening assessment prior to interview. All other entry requirements remain the same as stated above.

Required qualifications must be listed on your application form. Failure to do so may result in your application not being shortlisted. Certificates of qualifications must be provided prior to interview stage to be verified by the Education Provider and confirmation of eligibility.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSE to include minimum grade 4/C including English, Maths & 1 Science subject, or ENIC certified equivalent
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Experience

• Experience working in a pharmacy setting
• Familiarity with CMM Computer System
• Experience with QCF/CPD

Skills

• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Able to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others, manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
• Self-motivated and committed to study in own time
• Computer Literate

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.

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£33,094 to £36,195 a yearp.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7502404-HS-Z

Job locations

St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust