Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Transformationunitgm; Kelly Township (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician to undergo training and gain qualifications in a hospital environment. Key responsibilities include learning to dispense medication, providing customer service, and participating in educational courses. The ideal candidate will be committed to developing a professional skillset in pharmacy within a supportive team structure.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pharmacy Technician Level 4 qualification required.
• 4 GCSEs or equivalent in required subjects.
• Previous dispensing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn duties of a Pharmacy Technician under guidance.
• Complete competencies and evidence for portfolio.
• Attend study days at the University of East Anglia.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Time Management

Education

4 GCSEs including English, Mathematics, and Science

Pharmacy Technician Level 4 qualification

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Employer James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site James Paget University Hospital Town Gorleston Salary £24,169 - £25,674 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/06/2025 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 2/3

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service.
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:

• Putting patients first
• Aiming to get it right
• Recognising that everybody counts
• Doing everything openly and honestly

‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Job overview

If you are interested in a job in Pharmacy and working in the hospital environment, this job may be of interest to you.

The Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician will learn to perform the duties of a hospital-based Pharmacy Technician under the support and guidance of Pharmacy Staff.

As a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician you will complete competencies in the workplace and the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice, which is delivered by the University of East Anglia.

On commencement of the two-year course the post-holder will be based in the dispensary building the Pharmacy Technician foundation skill set, which includes receiving prescriptions, labelling and dispensing medication, accuracy checking medication, counselling patients and providing our patients with great customer service.

Main duties of the job

Attend all study days at the University of East Anglia as required. Which includes not taking annual leave in designated UEA study days.

Ensure all evidence requirements are completed and uploaded to their online portfolio before the submission deadline date, having ensured comment is received from their Educational Supervisor prior to submission and ensure study time is used effectively and completing additional study at home as necessary.

To achieve the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice in order to be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.

Ensure all evidence requirements are completed and uploaded to their online portfolio before the submission deadline date, having ensured comment is received from their Educational Supervisor prior to submission.

Working for our organisation

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/level 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science
• Undertake and successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Level 4 qualification over the course of the contract
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or a GPhC accredited pharmacy assistant programme

Skills and Experience

• Previous dispensing experience in a hospital, community pharmacy or dispensing doctor's practice

Skills and competencies

• Articulate and numerate with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as able to demonstrate working on own using initiative and common sense
• Responsible, honest, trustworthy and reliable
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to maintain professionalism at all times
• Appreciation of confidentiality issues
• Being self-motivated and committed to learning and completing the apprenticeship
• Able to travel to and participate in training days associated with the apprenticeship

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Tier 2 Sponsorship :We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Visa and Immigration

If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.

Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.