Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
LONDON, SE1 8SDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our dynamic pharmacy team and train to become a pharmacy technician registered with the General Phar...
- To undertake the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification.
- Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification. A practice/clinical supervisor will beallocatedfor each rotation andoverallthe education supervisor will manage the training programme.
- Agreeing learning objectives, collecting evidence and being assessed by an assessor or expert witness in each rotation in line with the training plan
- Attending college once a week and taking responsibility for developing the knowledge and skills needed to become competent in the role
- Collecting evidence and preparing for assessments during allocated work time
- Undertaking a wide range of rotational duties, including dispensing for inpatients and outpatients; supplying medicines to wards and departments; procuring and receiving stock from suppliers; maintaining stock; and supporting medicines optimisation
All duties will be undertaken under the supervision of an appropriately registered pharmacy professional and in accordance with local standard operating procedures
- Participate in all dispensing activities in accordance with standard operating procedures and under the supervision of the pharmacist in charge or Responsible Pharmacist, helping to ensure that the correct medicines are dispensed and are appropriate for the patient.
- Assemble and check London Ambulance Service drug packs using processes that comply with UK medicines legislation.
Please see the Job Description for further details.
Applicants are advised to read all information included with the advert before completing and submitting an application. In the supporting information section, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:
- Our care delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
- Our organisation being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
- Our London using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.
To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.
The medicines Pharmacy function within the Trust has grown rapidly over the past five years. Our close-knit team works well together and has delivered significant innovation and service improvement. This programme also offers valuable experience within the pharmacy service at St Bartholomews Hospital, providing a broad cross-sector learning experience.
This opportunity would suit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is committed to becoming a registered pharmacy technician and is passionate about pharmacy. You will join a supportive team in which innovation, learning & continuous improvement are encouraged.
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential: - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English and Science or equivalent; - Eligible for Apprenticeship funding
Desirable: - NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community or hospital pharmacy stock distribution and top-up services.
- Experience of working in a team
- Interested in and have knowledge of the use of medicines
- Understand the importance of quality issues
- Good IT skills including data entry
- Good Analytical skills
- Good Communication skills (including verbal and written)
Desirable: - Pharmaceutical environment experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as team member and work alone as required
- Good written and verbal communication
- Logical reasoning & problem solving
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accurate and high attention to detail
- Remain calm under pressure
Desirable: - Understanding of stock control
Personal Abilities
Desirable: - Able to travel to different sites across LAS and hospital cross-sector sites
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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