Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- 2 years (2 year fixed term - until successful completion of apprenticeship. Course starts Mar27 and finishes Mar29)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 367-CORP-101640
- Employer
- Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pharmacy Department
- Town
- Radlett
- Salary
- £27,106 - £28,850 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
Values Based Screener
At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.
Job overview
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Band 3) on a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable workplace experience whilst studying towards an approved Pharmacy Technician qualification. Working alongside pharmacists and experienced pharmacy technicians, you will support the safe supply and management of medicines across our mental health and learning disability services.
Applicants must have GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade 4/C or above, plus three additional GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
We are looking for individuals who are organised, reliable, keen to learn and committed to delivering high-quality care. Strong communication, teamwork and attention to detail are essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake a structured two-year Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship whilst working as part of the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team. Under the supervision of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, you will support the safe supply and management of medicines, assist with dispensing and stock control activities, develop medicines optimisation skills and maintain accurate pharmacy records. You will rotate through different areas of the pharmacy service, complete workplace competency assessments and academic learning, and contribute to audits and service improvement initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician
Working for our organisation
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assist in the provision of safe, efficient and effective pharmacy services under supervision.
- Learn how to interpret, dispense and supply medicines in accordance with departmental procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with the supply of medicines to inpatient and community services.
- Assist with dispensing and controlled drug processes under supervision and in accordance with legal requirements.
- Assist with medicines distribution and stock replenishment services.
- Assist in maintaining pharmacy stock levels and identifying stock shortages.
- Assist with receipt, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.
- Participate in stock rotation and expiry date checking.
- Assist in the safe disposal of waste medicines in accordance with local policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised pharmacy environment.
- Assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with medicines reconciliation activities following appropriate training and competency assessment.
- Assist with obtaining medication histories from available sources under supervision.
- Assist with assessing patients' own medicines under supervision.
- Participate in ward-based medicines management activities appropriate to the stage of training achieved
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE's: Math's, English and Science (at level 4/C or higher/A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade 4/C
Desirable criteria
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office/365
Desirable criteria
- Experience in working in a pharmacy environment
skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to read/write in English language
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Customer service skills
- Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills
- Good interspersonal skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Able to travel using own vehicle to various locations in Trust
Desirable criteria
- Able to apply theory to practical work
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rakhee Thapar
- Job title
- Dispensary Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923 633734
- Additional information
Rakhee Thapar
Andrew Smith
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