Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) – Rotational

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) for a rotational position. This role requires completion of competencies to register as a Pharmacy Technician while providing a safe and efficient pharmacy service in the clinical setting. The position offers comprehensive training, development opportunities, and attractive benefits in a renowned healthcare environment.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Easy and quick transport links

Range of attractive benefits and discounts

Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training to develop skills

Flexible working friendly organisation

Qualifications

• BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences required.
• Experience working in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of EMIS pharmacy system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a patient-focused Pharmacy Service.
• Complete competencies for registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Participate in various rotations in outpatient dispensary and daycare.

Skills

Ability to read, write and use the English language

Education

BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Tools

EMIS (Ascribe) pharmacy system

Job description

Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) – Rotational

The closing date is 09 July 2025

The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.

The post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as clinical Pharmacy services including outpatient dispensary, daycare and paediatric patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC).

Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification / experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 24 months at the latest:

Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP)Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in the provision of a safe and efficient patient focused Pharmacy Service.

The post holder will be working in patient facing areas as part of the Pharmacy dispensary and clinical teams including the pharmacy stores and distribution sections of the Pharmacy on a rotational basis.

The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.

Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification / experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 24 months at the latest:

Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.

Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP).

Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Please see full job description

Person Specification

• BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Experience

• Working in a hospital setting

Knowledge

• EMIS (Ascribe) pharmacy system

Skills

• Ability to read, write and use the English language

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.

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£31,944 to £34,937 a yearper annum pro rata incl. HCAS