James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 25 June 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7153700

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or a GPhC accredited pharmacy assistant programme

Skills and Experience

Desirable

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

Skills and competencies

Essential

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or a GPhC accredited pharmacy assistant programme

Skills and Experience

Desirable

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

Skills and competencies

Essential

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

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 details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)