Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
The closing date is 28 June 2026
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.
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.
Education/qualifications
- 4 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade C of above and must include Maths and English language
- Level 2 NVQ certificate in pharmacy services or equivalent experience
Skills and abilities
- Ability to prioritise
- Good team working skills
Experience
- Experience of working in Pharmacy
- Experience of working in Hospital Pharmacy
Knowledge
- Understanding the role of the student technician
Trust Values
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust values
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.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£31,554 to £33,270 a year pro rata p.a. inc.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0583
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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