Job Summary
Are you ready for a new challenge? We are looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic individuals to complete the Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship as part of our team who are responsible for delivering pharmacy services to our community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, mental health community teams and specialised clinical services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire .The entry requirements are grade 5 or above in Maths, Science and English Language (all are required). Training course fees are paid for from the government funded apprenticeship scheme, so if you do not hold the required qualifications or already hold a Degree in a closely related subject to this post, you will not be eligible for funding and will not be shortlisted.
Please note that successful applicants must bring their original certificates to interview. Currently there are no weekend duties, bank holiday working or late nights. You may be expected to work some Saturday mornings in the future.
Main duties of the job
As a pre registration pharmacy technician you will work alongside a variety of pharmacy professionals and be supported to obtain and demonstrate competencies in dispensary, stores and procurement duties as well as ward based activities such as stock top ups, individual patient medication ordering and medicines reconciliation.
This is a rewarding and challenging role where you will need to demonstrate that you are organised and self-motivated to manage working and studying to complete the training programme, whilst putting patient care at the heart of your work to improve healthcare outcomes and service delivery.
It is an exciting time to join the profession as roles become more varied and complex with opportunities for development and progression throughout your career. Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of the healthcare team and are integral to the supply of medicines to patients as well as medicines management and optimisation across healthcare organisations. Career opportunities for a pharmacy technician post qualification include, medicines management and administration roles, manufacturing, education and training, information technology, procurement, clinical trials or medicines information services and management and leadership.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata. 70% top of band for 1st year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1482
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) grade 5 or above in Maths, Science and English Language (all 3 are required)
- BTEC Certificate in Science or Equivalent or Pharmacy Services QCF Level 2 or equivalent with 12 months recent experience
- Willingness to work towards the NVQ 3 level apprenticeship within 2 years
- Commitment to participate in the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician training programme and study to attain the competency and knowledge-based Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Apprenticeship.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy
- Previous experience in a customer or patient care setting
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy
- Previous experience in a customer or patient care setting
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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