Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Foundation Trust as a Pharmacy Technician in a 2-year rotational training post. You will work within various operational areas of the Pharmacy Department, gaining essential skills and knowledge to become a registered Pharmacy Technician. This role offers development opportunities and support throughout your training.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or over and reside in England.
• Eligible residency status required.
• Not enrolled in another government-funded programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused pharmacy service across specified areas.
• Undertake supervised training in pharmacy principles and practices.
• Work towards a Level 3/4 qualification.

Skills

Computer skills

Commitment to studying

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 including Maths, English Language, and 1 Science

Job description

Based at either Queens Hospital Burton (QHB) or Royal Derby Hospital (RDH).

This is a 2-year Fixed term, rotational training post working within each operational area of the Pharmacy Department, which may include Dispensing Services, Aseptic Services, Chemotherapy Services, Logistic Services, and Medicines Management Services at ward level, depending on the site. Current NHS employees applying for this role will, under new Annex 30 guidelines, remain on their current pay scale.

Entry Requirements

1. 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 including Maths, English Language, and 1 Science.
2. Familiarity with using a computer, including Word and Excel.
3. Ability to demonstrate commitment to studying outside working hours.
4. For apprenticeships: Must be aged 16 or over, reside in England, have eligible residency status, and not be enrolled in another government-funded programme.

The post holder will work as part of the pharmacy team to provide an effective patient-focused pharmacy service across the specified areas, working towards a Level 3/4 qualification delivered by an accredited provider. They will undertake supervised training in pharmacy principles and practices over two years, gaining the knowledge, skills, and experience to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Closing Date: 29 May 2025

Interview Date: 10 and 11 June 2025

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we aim to support the public, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence guide our work and behaviors.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth.
• Support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts About Our Trust

• Approximately 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with about 2,077 weekly appointments.
• About 1,115 patients seen daily in A&E across our network.
• Average of 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations last year across 57 theatres.
• One of only seven trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Helen Van de Broucke
Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician - E&T team
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Elizabeth Hinds - Senior Pharmacy Technician
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone] Ext: 5897