Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) - RFH

Overview

This 2 year fixed term training contract will lead to a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification and the successful candidate will become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). They will undertake distance learning and participate in a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by the team, with rotation through the different areas within Pharmacy. Apprentices spend a minimum of 6 hours per week of their working hours completing classroom-based learning in addition to on‑the‑job training.

The successful candidate must be dynamic, self-motivated, willing to work hard, learn from a multidisciplinary team and be a team player, with proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent communication and IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to travel between the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites are essential.

Responsibilities and Training

• Work towards the attached job description and develop competencies; not all duties are expected to be performed until competencies are signed off.
• Learn about pharmacy services under the guidance, direction, control or supervision of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other staff.
• Engage in a 2 year comprehensive training and educational programme while working towards gaining the pharmacy technician qualification and registration with the GPhC on successful completion.
• Maintain progress and meet learning agreement requirements signed by the trainee, the educational provider and the workplace.
• Participate in rotations that provide training, experience and competency assessment in various aspects of hospital pharmacy under supervision of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
• Work 37.5 hours per week on a rotational basis, including weekend and late duties; cover a bank holiday shift once per year and undertake rotations across Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Dynamic, self-motivated, reliable, and able to work under pressure with good time management and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel between trust sites.
• Eligibility to work in the UK under the UKVI points-based system.
• Preparation for pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process (identity, right to work, DBS/CRB where applicable).

Other Information

• Annual leave entitlement as per Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
• If offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, identity and right to work documentation may be verified remotely using a certified identity verification provider. More information is available from TrustID.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms and stores information securely for HR systems. DBS/CRB checks may be requested if the role involves regulated activities. The Trust complies with Disclosure and Barring Service codes and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• By applying for this post you consent to transfer of application information to the Trust’s applicant management system and NHS Electronic Staff Records if offered a job.
• Please be aware of scams; communications will be via official NHS channels.
• Further application support is available via the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit.

Band 4 annex 21

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides opportunities to continue pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver better care to patients.

Our mission is to deliver world-class care and teaching and research, with progress measured against our five objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers\’ money, safety, and meeting external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We value diversity and continue to promote equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities while fostering good relations among staff.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts. With three main hospitals and multiple services, we deliver care to millions of patients and provide extensive testing and maternity services. Our size and scale offer opportunities for career development, flexible working, and benefits to support work-life balance.