Main area Pharmacy Grade Apprentice Band 2 Contract Apprenticeship: 18 months (subject to completion of NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 4 Saturdays and one to two bank holidays per year as per rota.) Job ref 293-EMRS2-0482
Employer Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £30,074 pro rata p.a. inc. Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/2025 23:59
Apprentice Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy
Apprentice Band 2
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Job overview
This is an 18 month training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to work as a Pharmacy Assistant and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The trainee is supported throughout training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard.
You will undertake and complete the Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice Level 2 with an accredited provider. This will involve working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, completing all assignments/projects relating to the Apprenticeship standard and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified time frames.
Apprentices will rotate through the main sections of the Pharmacy Department i.e. Dispensary, Distribution, Stores and Procurement where they will provide support to the technical staff under supervision of the Section Manager(s).
Applicants will be required to complete a numeracy and literacy test on the day of the interview.
***Previous applicants need not apply***
****Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received****
Main duties of the job
* You will have a friendly and approachable personality, be willing to work as part of a team and committed to providing the best possible service for patients.
* You will need to be self-motivated with good communication & interpersonal skills. To qualify for this position you will require GCSEs English, Maths or equivalent and good IT skills.
* You will have the opportunity to work in all the main sections of the pharmacy department - dispensary, distribution, stores, procurement and community services – where you will assist in the dispensing of prescriptions, the supply of medicines to wards and departments and assist with the ordering, receiving and checking of medicines from external suppliers. There will be some manual handling involved when working in Pharmacy Stores and Distribution.
* Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy is desirable and on the job training will be provided.
* Post holder will be required to work towards obtaining a Level 2 pharmacy qualification via the apprenticeship route.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Education /Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of using computers and accurately inputting data
* Experience of working within a pharmacy environment
Knowledge
* Knowledge/ understanding of confidentiality issues
* Understanding the role of Apprentice Assistant Technical Officer
* Familiar with working in a hospital environment
Trust Values
* Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Values
Skills and Abilities
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Able to use own initiative and work autonomously when required
* Numerate and literate
* Ability to transcribe/ input data accurately
* Courteous telephone skills and record keeping skills
* Ability to deal appropriately/ courteously with patients, staff and visitors
Other Requirements
* Willingness to undertake additional duties
* To undertake Saturday and Bank holiday work
G eneral Guidance for Applicants
Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.
Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.
Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Wilhelmina Aboah Job title Lead Medicines Management/E&T Technician Email address wilhelmina.aboah@nhs.net Telephone number 02085108852 Additional information
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