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Job Title: Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Agency: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Swindon, United Kingdom, Wiltshire
Salary/Rate: Not Specified

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Job Summary

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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 a 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

Experience

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 09 June 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job

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