Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3LZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
7 days leftJob description
Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Are you able to learn new systems quickly? Would you like to train in a role that can make a real differenc...
- Participate in the dispensing of individual patient medicines including controlled drugs, extemporaneous preparations, clinical trials against department procedures ensuring legal and ethical requirements are met.
- Complete Accredited Checking of medicines log and assessment
- Participate in the receipt, ordering and distribution of medicines to wards and teams.
- Complete Medicine Reconciliation at ward level, checking patient own medicines and ensuring a supply of medicines is available.
- Develop knowledge and effectively counsel patients on their medication and provide medicine advice.
- Order repeat inpatient and stock medicines.
- Complete pharmacy governance audits.
- Provide excellent customer care to patients, healthcare workers and the public ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Attainment and Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade A* to C or grade 4 or above including Maths, English Language or Literature (English speaking or Listening are not acceptable) and a Science
Desirable
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Information technology (IT) qualifications e.g.,/ GSCE in IT, ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence etc)
Knowledge / Experience
Essential: - Knowledge/Interest in Pharmacy; - Understands the values of the NHS
Desirable: - Experience of working with the general public; - Experience of working within a pharmacy
Task Management Skills
Essential
- Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Please provide examples
- Strong team player. Please provide examples
- Ability to complete the apprenticeship pathway (including independent study)
Desirable: - Knowledge/experience of how apprenticeships and BTEC/diplomas work
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy. Please provide examples
- Good ability of computer systems and IT Skills
- Demonstrate communication skills both verbal and written
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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