Job Summary
To develop the skills and the knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacy practice required to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician to deliver a 7-day patient focused pharmaceutical service.
This will involve completion of the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship certificate and completion of the Buttercups training course.
Main duties of the job
To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:
- To undertake and compete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
- To undertake and complete the Buttercups training course which meets the requirements of the initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians and has been accredited by GPhC.
- To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
- To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution, including ward top up services, aseptic services, and medicine safety.
To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety regulations and following the pharmacy departments and Trust procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete a 2-year training and development apprenticeship under the supervision of a registered Pharmacy Technician and or Pharmacist, in line with the requirements of the external training provider. This will include:
- To undertake and compete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship
- To undertake and complete the Buttercups training certificate which meets the requirements of the initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians and has been accredited by the GPhC.
- To train and work in the designated areas within pharmacy, as set out in the training and development schedule, to complete the competencies required for each standard.
- To contribute to the provision of a range of pharmaceutical services including the following core duties: dispensing, medicine management, procurement, distribution, including ward top up services, aseptic services, and medicine safety.
- To ensure all pharmacy duties are carried out in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional guidelines e.g., Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians, COSHH regulations, EC Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Health and Safety regulations and following the pharmacy departments and Trust procedures to meet the needs of our patients and other health care professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C / level 4 and above in Maths, English and Science (Chemistry & Biology), or other relevant qualifications.
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal and written communication skills oAbility to work well within various teams or work alone using initiative.
- Excellent IT skills and ability to use Excel and Word oAbility to plan and prioritise own work
- Have an attention to detail and accuracy, whilst working under pressure.
- Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
- Ability to deal confidentially and directly with all members of staff and members of the public.
- Able to use a keyboard for a large part of the day.
Desirable
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).
Closing Date: 24 September 2025
