Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in London seeks a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician to join their pharmacy team. This role involves a two-year apprenticeship focusing on both practical and theoretical elements of pharmacy practice. Ideal candidates will have GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics and a passion for patient care. The position offers hands-on training and the chance to register with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a Pharmacy or customer-oriented service.
• Basic understanding of hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide dispensary-based patient services.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in medicines optimisation and ward-based dispensing.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Pressure management

Computer systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs, Grade 4 - 9 or A to C

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Go back Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

The closing date is 14 October 2025

A challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at the RNOH. We are seeking a forward thinking and highly motivated Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician to be trained within the workplace and complete a two year apprenticeship training programme of underpinning knowledge and NVQ assessments.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of a range of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

The RNOH is a unique hospital site situated in acres of greenery and has recently completed the redevelopment of a new ward block and four new Theatres at the Stanmore site. The new hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects and enhances the medical excellence the RNOH is renowned for. The trust is also in the process of implementing a new EPR system which has many benefits which includes enhanced patient engagement with the introduction of a new patient portal as well as streamlined work flows.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in a pharmacy career to 'earn while they learn' to complete a qualification and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Overview

The closing date is 14 October 2025. This role is funded as a two-year apprenticeship delivered as a blended learning package with the trainee gaining knowledge through virtual learning one day a week for two years to complete the NVQ element and being assessed in the workplace over two years. There is huge scope for personal and professional development through exposure to all departmental activities. The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice, offering opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a team to complete the following:

• Provide dispensary-based patient services to inpatients and outpatients
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-focused medicines optimisation through timely supply of medicines, utilisation of patients' own medicines and medicines counselling
• Participate in medicines optimisation, ward top-up and ward-based dispensing
• Progress towards registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician and gain experience across areas of the Pharmacy Department
• Strengthen organisational skills through co-ordination and prioritisation of work

Please note the successful applicant must meet the essential criteria below.

• Be able to produce certificates at interview to evidence a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above in Maths, English and Science
• Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship guidance, sponsorship cannot be offered
• Undertake enrolment activities, leading to a successful offer to study
• Commit to study the full apprenticeship programme
• Attendance of training at the associated HEI is considered to be essential

*** Failure to complete any aspect of the academic components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and may impact on your ability to continue in the training post ***

The interview will include a numeracy and literacy test.

Note: The essential criteria below apply to the application process.

• Be able to produce certificates to evidence the Essential Qualifications listed in the Person specification
• Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship funding rules, sponsorship cannot be offered
• Commit to study the full 2 year programme
• Must not have studied the same subject, at the same or higher level previously

*** Failure to complete any aspect of the academic or clinical components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and termination of the contract with Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital ***

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs, Grade 4 - 9 or A to C or equivalent two of which should be in English and Mathematics

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy or 'customer orientated' service
• Previous hospital experience

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work as a team member
• Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Good ability of computer systems and IT Skills
• Familiar with computer systems e.g. Excel spreadsheets and word

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation Principles

Disposition and Attributes

• Works efficiently and accurately
• Honest and trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Self-motivated

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.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum including HCAS