Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

London Ambulance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

London Ambulance is offering a two-year Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice programme starting March 2027. The role trains you to become a registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC through a cross-sector rotational programme with LAS NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust.

You will study for the BTEC Level 3 Diploma and gain practical experience in dispensing, stock management and medicines optimisation across wards and hospital sites under supervision.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
• Eligible for Apprenticeship funding.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Undertake the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Work on rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Diploma. A practice/clinical supervisor will be allocated for each rotation.
• Under supervision of a Pharmacy Technician you will: learning objectives, evidence, assessed in each rotation, attend college weekly.
• Participate in dispensing activities under supervision and assist in stock control and medicines distribution.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written English

Education

5 GCSEs incl Maths English Science

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our dynamic pharmacy team and train to become a pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

This cross-sector rotational programme includes placements with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and our training partner, Barts Health NHS Trust, at St Bartholomews Hospital.

The successful candidate will be enrolled on a two-year apprenticeship programme starting March 2027 and supported to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to qualify and register as a pharmacy technician.

Applicants must:

• Hold a minimum of five GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, at grade C/4 or above.
• Include English Language, Mathematics and Science among those qualifications, together with two other GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Meet the eligibility criteria for a UK apprenticeship. (Any eligible visa's must cover the dates of the whole period of the apprenticeship programme).

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

• To undertake the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification.
• Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification. A practice/clinical supervisor will beallocatedfor each rotation andoverallthe education supervisor will manage the training programme.

Under the supervision of a PharmacyTechnicianyou will:

• Agreeing learning objectives, collecting evidence and being assessed by an assessor or expert witness in each rotation in line with the training plan
• Attending college once a week and taking responsibility for developing the knowledge and skills needed to become competent in the role
• Collecting evidence and preparing for assessments during allocated work time
• Undertaking a wide range of rotational duties, including dispensing for inpatients and outpatients; supplying medicines to wards and departments; procuring and receiving stock from suppliers; maintaining stock; and supporting medicines optimisation

All duties will be undertaken under the supervision of an appropriately registered pharmacy professional and in accordance with local standard operating procedures

About us

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

• Our care delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
• Our organisation being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
• Our London using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

The medicines Pharmacy function within the Trust has grown rapidly over the past five years. Our close-knit team works well together and has delivered significant innovation and service improvement. This programme also offers valuable experience within the pharmacy service at St Bartholomews Hospital, providing a broad cross-sector learning experience.

This opportunity would suit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is committed to becoming a registered pharmacy technician and is passionate about pharmacy. You will join a supportive team in which innovation, learning & continuous improvement are encouraged.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in all dispensing activities in accordance with standard operating procedures and under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge or Responsible Pharmacist, helping to ensure that the correct medicines are dispensed and are appropriate for the patient.
• Assemble and check London Ambulance Service drug packs using processes that comply with UK medicines legislation.

Please see the Job Description for further details.

Applicants are advised to read all information included with the advert before completing and submitting an application. In the supporting information section, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent
• Eligible for Apprenticeship funding
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy stock distribution and top-up services.
• Experience of working in a team
• Interested in and have knowledge of the use of medicines
• Understand the importance of quality issues
• Good Analytical skills
• Good Communication skills (including verbal and written)
• Pharmaceutical environment experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work as team member and work alone as required
• Good written and verbal communication
• Logical reasoning & problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Accurate and high attention to detail
• Remain calm under pressure
• Understanding of stock control

Personal Abilities

• Able to travel to different sites across LAS and hospital cross-sector sites

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.

£28,392 to £31,157 a year70% year 1 & 75% year 2