Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in London

We are looking for a motivated trainee to join our pharmacy department and progress through a GPhC-approved Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. The role is part of an apprenticeship programme and the trainee will work under the supervision of a pharmacist or senior technician.

Job Overview

This is a training post designed to give the successful candidate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The role involves working in different pharmacy teams across CNWL NHS and completing assignments/exams as set by the training provider.

Main Duties

• Work as a full-time member of the pharmacy team while completing a Level 3/4 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme.
• Rotate through various areas of the pharmacy department, supporting the team(s) and learning new skills.
• Provide accurate and efficient pharmacy dispensary service.
• Deliver medicines optimisation service to patients on bedded wards and within community health teams.
• Work safely and efficiently with the stores, procurement and distribution team.
• Fulfil the requirements of the combined pharmacy technician training programme.

Qualifications

• Good level of basic education: Maths, English GCSE grade A*–C (4–9) or equivalent OR Maths, English and Science GCSE grade A*–C (4–9) or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the apprenticeship standard.
• Willingness to undertake Functional skills qualifications for English and/or Maths if necessary.
• Completion of a GPhC-recognised Pharmacy Support Staff qualification (e.g., Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Counter Assistant or Pharmacy Dispenser), or Level 2 apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services.
• Completion of medicine optimisation training (POD assessment and transcribing for supply).

Experience

• Experience working in a team.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy setting – partial experience such as pharmacy skills boot-camp graduates is considered.
• Previous experience in a secondary/tertiary care pharmacy setting.
• Experience providing medicines optimisation services (POD checks & transcribing for supply).

Skills

• Computer-literate – practical experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Problem-solving initiative.
• Ability to meet objectives and targets.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Dispensing skills (primary or secondary care).
• Confident use of electronic prescribing/ordering and patient management systems.

Additional Information

CNWL is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults. Staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Applicants may be required to provide references and may undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants should submit their application before the advertised closing date; the role may expire prior to the closing date. Artificial Intelligence may be used as a support tool for applications, but applicant content must be accurate and reflect real experience. AI usage is prohibited during the interview process. We support vaccination for all staff interacting with patients and provide a generous relocation package where applicable.