Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Job summary
This is a training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify & work as a Pharmacy Technician and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The apprentice is supported throughout training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard.
You will undertake and complete the Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy services.
This will involve working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio; undertaking work based assessments, completing all assignments/projects relating to the NVQ units and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified time frames.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week and includes working Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Late Duty as per the rota.
***The advert will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received***
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties are:
- To participate in the dispensing process of labelling, assembling and preparing prescription
- To participate in the daily Rolling Stock Take process.
- To work on pharmacy reception as required taking in prescription requests.
- To process incoming orders, check orders against delivery notes, return incorrect items to suppliers and put stock away incorporating good stock rotation.
- To contribute to the smooth running of the Pharmacy department and participate in the late duty, Saturday, bank holidays and Late Duty duty as per rota.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,039 to £31,088 a year pro rata p.a. inc.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0465
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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