Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking motivated individuals to train as Pharmacy Technicians through a fixed-term, two-year Apprenticeship. The role involves gaining practical experience while completing a qualification for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Ideal candidates will possess four GCSEs including Science, Mathematics, and English. Training will occur at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.

Benefits

Access to comprehensive training and development programs

Supportive working environment

Probationary period with potential for career growth

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold four GCSEs, including Mathematics, English, and a Science subject.
• Must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and independently.
• Participation in 'on-the-job' training is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in on-the-job training across various pharmacy services.
• Assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians.
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Four GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above

Job description

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is evolving rapidly and now extends across all areas of pharmacy services. Pharmacy Technicians play a vital part in ensuring that departments deliver efficient, timely, and friendly services to both wards and patients.

• To participate in "on‑the‑job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking an approved Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful.
• PTPTs are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.
• With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.
• To participate in "on‑the‑job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking the UEA Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (NVQ Level 4).

About the Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

Values

We only recruit based on qualifications and experience. We recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Employment Details

We are seeking two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to train as Pharmacy Technicians through a fixed‑term, two‑year Apprenticeship that combines "on‑the‑job" experience with both face‑to‑face and virtual learning delivered by the University of East Anglia. Upon successful completion, candidates will gain a recognised qualification suitable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). These positions will be based at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, although travel to regional study days and the Bedford Hospital site will be required.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold four GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics, English, a Science subject, and one other.

Additional Information

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.