Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician for a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role involves completing an accredited apprenticeship while gaining experience across various pharmacy services, preparing candidates for registration with the GPhC.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science required.
• Completion of Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of pharmacy procedures and roles.

Responsibilities

• Complete an apprenticeship to register as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
• Participate in a rotational training programme across pharmacy services.
• Support patients with medications and assist Pharmacists.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science – Grade C/4 or above

Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Band 4

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 2 years ((Apprenticeship)) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes scheduled weekend working and bank holidays) Job ref 213-CAY-7296548

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £31,944 - £34,937 Per annum+HCAS (inner) at 70% in year 1 and 75% in year 2 Salary period Yearly Closing 02/07/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are delighted to offer this fixed term opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to become part of the pharmacy workforce at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) based at King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) site.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will complete a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) recognised accredited qualification (apprenticeship) that will result in the post holder being able to register with the GPhC as a qualified Pharmacy Technician. The qualification will be a mixture of studying and showing competence within the workplace and successful candidates will be required to participate in a rotational training programme. These rotations include patient services, distribution, aseptics, clinical services and outpatient pharmacy.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The programme will consist of practical training through a structured placement plan within the hospital pharmacy services to gain experience and undergo competence assessments under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in accordance with the policies and procedures of each rotation.

The candidate will also acquire the necessary knowledge to support practical training through an assigned education course provider. The candidate is expected to maintain sufficient progress and meet the requirements of the learning agreements which will be signed and agreed by the trainee, education course provider and the workplace.

The successful candidate will also be required to:

• Work in an environment that will support patients with their medications, managing the supply of medicines manufacturing of sterile products and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Demonstrate that they have a passion for a career in pharmacy, are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be committed to the training programme and keen to get involved in hospital life.
• Having the ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team across this busy department is essential; therefore, a professional approach is key.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs- to include Maths, English & Science – Grade C/4 or above this can include level 2 functional skills
• Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification (completed only)

Experience & Knowledge

• Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services
• Knowledge of the different pharmacy roles

Skills and Competencies

• Be able to organise and plan own day to day work and activities
• Be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patients
• To have basic keyboard and computer skills
• Willing to learn and share knowledge with others
• Be able to organise and prioritise own work load and learning

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Abimbola Aleshe Job title Chief Pharmacy Technician, Education and Training Email address [e-mail] Additional information

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Abimbola Aleshe, Chief Technician - Education and Training [e-mail]