Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician- Apprenticeship

Job summary

Salary information Band 4 Annex 21: (Apprentices will receive - Year 1 - 70% top of Band 4 (£24,449.20) Year 2 - 75% top of Band 4 (£25,829) including HCAS

We are looking for two individuals to join our dynamic team, to train and become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.To be considered for this position you must hold at least FOUR (4) GCSEs at grade C (or above) in English, Mathematics, Science subjects and a Level 2 NVQ (QCF): Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or Pharmacy Service Assistant Apprenticeship (or equivalent). Once enrolled on the learning programme, you will be learning and working to complete a two-year apprenticeship within pharmacy leading to a Level 3 Integrated Pharmacy Technician qualification. You will be required to undertake distance learning, and in the workplace you will complete a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by our own team. You will have the opportunity to rotate through the different areas within Pharmacy.The successful candidate must be self-motivated, willing to work hard, flexible with proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent communication and IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to travel between the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites is essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful post-holder will follow a comprehensive two-year training programme under supervision and cover all aspects of hospital pharmacy to include rotations within stores, procurement, inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, medicines management as well as the opportunity to undertake additional training in medicines information.Students will balance learning through attendance in virtual and face to face classrooms to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship certificate. This is a demanding role and will require study both in work and in your own time. The expectation is to dedicate at least 6 hours each week to facilitate the completion of your studies. You will receive full support from an Educational Supervisor and qualified pharmacy tutors to complete the qualification.Working with us gives you the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare.You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Trust is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the UK with several key medical specialties. The Pharmacy department at Royal Free Hospital is friendly, progressive and dedicated to providing the highest standards of pharmaceutical care and service. Travelling to the Royal Free Hospital is very accessible with excellent tube and train links set within close proximity to the picturesque Hampstead Heath. We work together as a team to deliver effective patient-centred care. This is based on a culture of openness, transparency and being well supported.

Our size, scale and influence offer you tailored career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top!