Job Summary
We are looking for two highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to become part of the Pharmacy workforce at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is an exciting hospital training program over two years. This will give you a fantastic overview and experience of the Pharmacy Technician role in a specialised and supportive hospital setting.
The post is for a 2-year, fixed term contract for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice. Individuals will complete a GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) accredited / recognised qualification resulting in the post holder being able to register with the GPhC as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
As an Apprentice you will be supported by not only a dedicated pharmacy tutor, college tutor but also the wider award-winning apprentice team.
*** Provisional Interview dates: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th of May ***
Main duties of the job
You will participate in a rotational training programme to support your development and showcase the roles of Pharmacy Technicians. These rotations include Patient Services, Outpatient Pharmacy, Medicines Management, Stores/Procurement, Clinical Trials and Medicines Information.
You will work in an environment that will support children, young people, and their families with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
You will need to demonstrate that you are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential, therefore a professional approach is key.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- 4 GCSE’s or equivalent grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths & a Science
- Able to commit to a two year training program and able to undertake college work outside working hours
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer service role
- Experience of direct working with the public
- Numerate
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Skill or relevant experience
- Experience of working within a hospital environment
- Experience of working within a pharmacy environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Good Organisational skills
- Ability to learn in a formal and informal environment and work to deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills to enable communication effectively with patients, tutors, assessors and colleagues
- Computer literate
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to use initiative under supervision
- Attention to detail
- Methodical and tidy worker
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
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: 12 May 2026
