Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Apprenticeships Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (24 months duration ending -September 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes Saturday, Bank Holiday and Late Duty working as part of the rota)
- Job ref
- 293-EMRS2-0465
- Employer
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £30,039 - £31,088 pro rata p.a. inc.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
Apprenticeships Band 3
Advert
Job overview
This is a training post designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to be able to qualify & work as a Pharmacy Technician and is a stepping stone to a wider career in Pharmacy. The apprentice 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 Level 3 NVQ in pharmacy services.
This will involve working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio; undertaking work based assessments, completing all assignments/projects relating to the NVQ units and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified time frames.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week and includes working Saturdays, Bank Holidays and Late Duty as per the rota.
***The advert will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received***
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties are:
- To participate in the dispensing process of labelling, assembling and preparing prescription
- To participate in the daily Rolling Stock Take process.
- To work on pharmacy reception as required taking in prescription requests.
- To process incoming orders, check orders against delivery notes, return incorrect items to suppliers and put stock away incorporating good stock rotation.
- To contribute to the smooth running of the Pharmacy department and participate in the late duty, Saturday, bank holidays and Late Duty duty as per rota.
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
Essential criteria
- 4 GCSE's or equivalent at grade C of above and must include Maths and English language
- Level 2 NVQ certificate in pharmacy services or equivalent experience
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise
- Good team working skills
- Attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- Problem solving skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in Pharmacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Hospital Pharmacy
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding the role of the student technician
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated an understanding of the trust values
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wilhelmina Aboah
- Job title
- Lead Medicines Management/ E&T Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 510 8852
- Additional information
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