Apprentice Pre-Reg Pharmacy Technician

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

Wanted to start a career within Pharmacy but didn't know where to start? We are recruiting for Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians to join the Imperial College NHS Trust as an Apprentice!

You will be paid at 70% of the top of band 4 in your first year and 75% in your second. There is pay protection for people currently employed in the NHS bands 2 -4.

Fixed term contract terminating 30/09/2027The course is challenging and requires study in your own time.Due to this being an apprenticeship you can only apply if your meet below criteria:

oHave the equivalent of 9 to 4 or A* to C pass at GCSE Level in English Lan, Math, Science plus 1 other subject pass.oOverseas qualifications - require ENIC Statement of Comparability.oYou cannot be considered with Access to HE qualifications or Degrees if they contain a pharmacology content.

Education provider reviews qualifications, submission of qualification certificates/ENIC statement of comparability are required before interview.

As a Pharmacy Technicians apprentice, you'll participate in a training programme. Involving work based training and formal study (underpinning knowledge). You'll need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, a quick learner, ability to adapt, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme.

Interviews to be held on the 28th & 29th May 2025 Assessment activities are used as part of the application process.For further information, please email Lynn.walsh3@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

  • As a member of the pharmacy team your duties will include dispensing prescriptions, medicine management at ward level, stores/distribution and aseptic production.
  • Your rota will span across Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary's Hospital so you must be able to travel to all sites.
  • You will also be required to work as part of the late duty and weekend / bank holiday team rotas

We are focused on personal development and will give you the support you need to achieve your qualification however, the ability to cope with the discipline of studying and a commitment to completing course work in your own time and within deadline whist working as part of a team within in a busy department is essential.

There are excellent opportunities for further employment providing career development and promotion following successful completion of the training.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£24,456 to £26,203 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1971

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English Language, 1 Science (core) and 1 other subject
  • Non UK qualifications to be supported by a ENIC statement of comparability equivalent to the 4 GSCEs in Maths, English Language, Science and 1 other subject

Desirable

  • A levels
  • Undergraduate qualification

Skills

Essential

  • oKnowledge of the role of a pharmacy technician
  • oGood command of English language
  • oCommunicates effectively with good listening skills
  • oGood written skills

Desirable

  • Good customer care skills
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of prioritising and organising study deadlines in order to meet requirements and a commitment to learning

Desirable

  • Work experience in hospital pharmacy and/or community pharmacy in the UK
  • Previous experience working in a hospital setting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of 'patient confidentiality'
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English Language, 1 Science (core) and 1 other subject
  • Non UK qualifications to be supported by a ENIC statement of comparability equivalent to the 4 GSCEs in Maths, English Language, Science and 1 other subject

Desirable

  • A levels
  • Undergraduate qualification

Skills

Essential

  • oKnowledge of the role of a pharmacy technician
  • oGood command of English language
  • oCommunicates effectively with good listening skills
  • oGood written skills

Desirable

  • Good customer care skills
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of prioritising and organising study deadlines in order to meet requirements and a commitment to learning

Desirable

  • Work experience in hospital pharmacy and/or community pharmacy in the UK
  • Previous experience working in a hospital setting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of 'patient confidentiality'

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician E&T

Lynn Walsh

Lynn.walsh3@nhs.net

02033111715

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£24,456 to £26,203 a year pa inclusive pro rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1971

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


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