Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pre-registration Pharmacy Technician to assist with the provision of Pharmacy Services to patients and staff across all sites of UCLH to provide an economic, efficient and timely service following agreed departmental policies and procedures. This is a wonderful opportunity for friendly, reliable, forward-thinking individuals to further their skills and knowledge to become a Pharmacy Technician.
The post is full time and two years fixed term and will involve the candidates rotating through all of the specialist sections of the pharmacy Department whilst gaining their qualification
This training post will require the post holder to achieve a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician integrated apprenticeship standard, they will be required to attend either college one day per week or to participate in virtual learning. The post holder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive high quality Pharmacy service, while working to a structured programme of development. Trainees who successfully complete the training course will undertake an end point assessment consisting of portfolio submission, professional discussion and observation. Once this has been successfully completed the post holder will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Main duties of the job
- To attend college or participate in virtual learning sessions one day per week
- To agree learning objectives and review performance with their individual Educational Supervisor and Practice supervisor in each rotation
- To develop the required knowledge, skills and behaviours of a registered pharmacy technician
- To produce a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and behaviours gained through day-to-day role
- To learn and practice effective communication skills and attitudes towards customers, including patient counselling
- To learn and practice effective customer care skills
- To advise patients and their carers /representatives on the safe and effective use of their medicines
- To communicate effectively with patients and all other healthcare professionals
- To accurately dispense a variety of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with department procedures
- To maintain the daily routine of the dispensary under the direction of the appropriate Practice Supervisor
- To participate in the ward stock top up service
- To participate in the drug distribution service within the Trust and the community pharmacy service
- To assist the clinical team with the provision of ward/clinical pharmacy services, as appropriate
- To participate in POD training programme in line with department procedures
- To participate in the Medicines Reconciliation training programme in line with department procedures
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Interviews to be carried out 2nd week of September. -
Applicants must not be in any other form of education this includes, school, college, university or any other apprenticeship programme.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Interviews to be carried out 2nd week of September. -
Applicants must not be in any other form of education this includes, school, college, university or any other apprenticeship programme.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four GCSEs grade C or above to include Maths, English, and a Science subject
Desirable
- Portfolio of 'Record of Achievement'
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated previous customer service experience or working with people
- Previous experience of working towards and meeting deadlines
- Previous Pharmacy Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of National Vocational Qualification training and assessment or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to take and pass on accurate verbal face to face and telephone messages.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English.
- Demonstrate ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation.
- Demonstrated basic pharmacy computer and IT skills including: Email, Word processing, accurate data entry
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator including: Simple calculations, Addition subtraction, division multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, ratio
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to training
- Good oral and written communication
- Good interpersonal skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- You are required to work up to one Bank holiday per year and participate in the Saturday/Sunday working rota (every six weeks) and late duty rota (once a week)
- Physical Effort (e.g. lifting and handling requirements)
- Physical skills (e.g. requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
Other Requirements
Essential
- The right to remain and work in the United Kingdom. If you are here on a visa, your visa length must exceed the length of the apprenticeship course. Candidates must have been resident in the UK for the previous three years at start of study (depending on visa status).
- Candidates must not be in any other funded training through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) or from the Department for Education (DfE)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Four GCSEs grade C or above to include Maths, English, and a Science subject
Desirable
- Portfolio of 'Record of Achievement'
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated previous customer service experience or working with people
- Previous experience of working towards and meeting deadlines
- Previous Pharmacy Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of National Vocational Qualification training and assessment or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to take and pass on accurate verbal face to face and telephone messages.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English.
- Demonstrate ability to clearly and accurately complete routine documentation.
- Demonstrated basic pharmacy computer and IT skills including: Email, Word processing, accurate data entry
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator including: Simple calculations, Addition subtraction, division multiplication, percentages, decimal, fractions, ratio
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to training
- Good oral and written communication
- Good interpersonal skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- You are required to work up to one Bank holiday per year and participate in the Saturday/Sunday working rota (every six weeks) and late duty rota (once a week)
- Physical Effort (e.g. lifting and handling requirements)
- Physical skills (e.g. requirement for speed and accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination
Other Requirements
Essential
- The right to remain and work in the United Kingdom. If you are here on a visa, your visa length must exceed the length of the apprenticeship course. Candidates must have been resident in the UK for the previous three years at start of study (depending on visa status).
- Candidates must not be in any other funded training through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) or from the Department for Education (DfE)
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals (various sites/rotations)
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
