Overview
Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 09 June 2026
Annex 21 - 70% top of band 4 for 1st year, 75% top of band 4 for 2nd year
Working under the leadership and guidance of UEA and GWH, the post holder will be responsible for completing a LEVEL 4 certificate in Higher education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
The successful post holders are expected to be part of a dynamic and progressive team and will be exposed to different sectors within the hospital setting for a diverse educational and working experience.
It is expected that the post holder will undertake in-depth, practical on-the-job training and participate in online remote learning and regional study days under the close instruction and supervision of an Educational Supervisor (ES). They will also be provided with 20% off-the-job hours (OTJH) with expectations to undertake a significant amount of self-directed study in their own time.
On completion, the post holder will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician.
Main duties of the job
Rotate through all sections of the pharmacy department in order to complete training to achieve competencies in the following areas: Dispensary, Procurement and Distribution and Clinical services (Patient-facing environment).
In addition, short external placements may also be offered, giving the post-holder the opportunity to visit and understand different roles within the Pharmacy sector. Audits will be mandatory to meet Trust standards in all departments.
The successful candidate must hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent. They must be flexible in their approach to work and demonstrate good time management skills and a commitment to continuous professional development.
The diverse and welcoming inpatient pharmacy department will fully support you during your time with us. We will help to facilitate your training whilst giving you the opportunity to work in a busy working environment; building confidence and gaining invaluable hospital-based experience.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job responsibilities
This role is designed to give a comprehensive learning opportunity to gain the relevant experiences to register as a pharmacy technician. Students will be expected to work towards becoming integral members of the pharmacy team by supporting the dispensary, wards and stock management. This is done whilst completing their studies and completing the necessary evidences required by UEA.
The student will be responsible for engaging with the UEA and liaising with their educational supervisor. There will be opportunities to source placements either independently or collaboratively to further their learning experience.
Duties include but are not extensive to:
* Dispensing prescriptions
* Clinical Services (Patient facing)
* Procurement and distribution / Ward top ups
* Medicines Information
* Audits (both trust and UEA)
* Public Health campaigns
* Health and safety
* Incident reporting
This is a great opportunity to become a pharmacy technician with hospital experience and learn how you can help improve patient care and outcomes.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs to include Maths, English and at least 1 Science subjects (Grade A to C OR Grade 9 to 4)
* The Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (Apprenticeship Pathway) level 3 or equivalent must be completed within 2 years of commencing employment
* NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services
Experience
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and undertake instruction
* Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with staff and service users
* Ability to self-manage and to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Previous experience in a pharmacy role
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.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 to £31,157 a year
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