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.