Job Description

Our Trust is pleased to be able to recruit a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) to commence a fixed two year apprenticeship programme, within our Pharmacy department.



We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has the enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment to train under the apprenticeship framework to become a registered pharmacy technician. Together with full on the job training, you will study part time, one day a week, for the pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3) qualification. You will be required to attend college one day per week and ensure all skills and knowledge work and assignments are completed in a timely manner, meeting deadlines set. You must also be willing to complete study outside of working hours.



On completion of your qualification, you will register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacy technician which will allow you to practice as a pharmacy technician in England and Wales. You will be supported in your training and further development by an experienced pharmacy team.



To be eligible to apply, you will need 4 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and Science (or a combined science award with one qualification at C/4 or above plus another GCSE). Maths and English Functional skills levels 2 can also be accepted. It is essential that you provide evidence of the essential qualifications prior to interview.



We have two posts available, which will be based at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (single sector). Start dates for successful applicants will be offered between September 2025 and March 2026.



Available colleges are Birmingham Metropolitan College or Walsall College .



The post is full time and will involve rotating through the specialist sections of the pharmacy department which include operational and clinical services. You will be required to attend college one day per week and meet study deadlines set by the college.

Some of the things you will learn:

To recognise and work within your scope of practice and skills. To accurately assemble prescribed items. To apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person's confidentiality. To demonstrate operational skills within your scope of practice. To provide a safe, effective, and responsive pharmacy service. To communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team. To effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines. To check and review your own and others work effectively. To prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives. To ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working. To effectively supervise other members of the team.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.



Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.



The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.



We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.



The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.



If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.



Please note, this is a full time 2-year fixed term contract with no guarantee of a qualified Pharmacy Technician post at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital .



For more information about duties and responsibilities please see attached and person specification.