Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in the City Of London is seeking applicants for a Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. This innovative two-year program offers a hands-on opportunity to learn the various roles of a pharmacy technician across different settings including inpatient wards and community teams. Candidates must be over 18 and hold 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including English, Maths, and two science subjects. Prior pharmacy experience is desired but not essential. Applicants will gain recognized qualifications while developing valuable skills within an established pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18+.
• Cannot be in formal government-funded education.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and accuracy checking of prescribed items.
• Medicines reconciliation and providing information to patients.
• Undertake duties in various pharmacy settings.

Skills

Accurate dispensing

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C (or above) including English, Maths, and 2 science subjects

Job description

You will learn how to undertake the different duties of a Pharmacy Technician. Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential. Pharmacy technicians undertake a wide range of duties including dispensing and accuracy checking of prescribed items, medicines reconciliation, providing information to patients and other healthcare professionals, and procurement and issue of medicines. We have three vacancies - with NELFT NHS Trust. You will gain experience in a range of different pharmacy settings. This is an innovative two-year apprenticeship that allows successful postholders to learn the pharmacy technician role in a range of rotations in NELFT, inpatient wards, community teams, and the dispensary. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established pharmacy team, gaining work experience as well as a recognised apprenticeship qualification. Working hours will reflect the opening times for the setting where you are based.

• Will be aged 18+ (no upper limit)
• Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education
• Can hold a degree but not in the area in which the apprenticeship aligns with the pharmacy framework.
• You must have 4 GCSEs at grade C (or above) or equivalent to include English, Maths, and 2 science subjects
• You need to be committed to learning and completing coursework to deadlines.
• You must be able to work accurately, communicate effectively and be confident to move between teams regularlyApplicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding due to prior qualifications may still be considered for this position as a developmental opportunity outside of the apprenticeship pathway. You will be required to bring evidence of academic qualifications to the interview.