We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy team at Barts Health NHS Trust (St. Bartolomew’s Hospital). The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full training will be provided, working towards gaining a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff (Apprenticeship) by the end of the 15-month programme. The Level 2 qualifications are run by allocated provider – Capital City College (WKC).
Main duties of the job
You must be a team player, demonstrate reliability and be able to communicate well. You must also have a keen interest in developing a career in hospital pharmacy.Duties/Areas of this post include: Dispensary Stores and Distributiono Clinical Trials Chemotherapy Services Unit. Once qualified there will opportunities to work towards becoming a Senior Pharmacy Assistant or go on to become a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (ensuring that the relevant criteria is met).There may also be potential for some successful candidates to be based at our other sites, such as Royal London Hospital or Whipps Cross University Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grades A/C or 4-9 including:
- English Language
- Maths
- Double Science
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand customer care issues.
Desirable
- Understand issues involved in stock control
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Dispensing and interpreting prescriptions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of working in customer care environment
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
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: 20 June 2025
