We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals to join our Pharmacy Departments at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich as Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. This role offers a two‑year structured apprenticeship combining academic study and workplace training that leads to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practice and eligibility to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Responsibilities
* Dispense and supply medicines for inpatients and specialist outpatient clinics.
* Support ward‑based medicines management services, ensuring patients receive the right medicines at the right time.
* Gain experience in pharmacy stores.
* Rotate through inpatient dispensary, community outpatient placement, wards, medicines information and stores.
* Work under the supervision of experienced qualified pharmacy teams while gradually developing independence and competence.
* Balance workplace learning with one study day a week and additional personal study commitments.
* Follow all relevant SOPs, local policies and national legal requirements relating to medicines handling and data protection.
* Maintain accurate training records and participate fully in assessments, appraisals and progress reviews.
* Demonstrate a professional, patient‑centred approach in all activities.
Key Relationships
* Pharmacy Education & Training team – guidance, supervision and progress reviews.
* Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists – work alongside and under their supervision during rotations.
* Nursing and medical staff – collaborate on wards to support medicines management.
* Patients and carers – interact in dispensaries or on the wards.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
* Minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) including Maths, English and a core science subject.
* Awareness of the role of a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting.
* No sponsorship available for this post.
Desirable
* NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
* Previous experience in pharmacy.
* Experience meeting deadlines and working in a fast‑paced environment.
* Organisational skills and the ability to manage own time.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Enthusiasm and initiative.
* Ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions.
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