Job Description

Band 4

Main area

Pharmacy

Grade

Band 4

Contract

Fixed term: 2 years (as per Pre-registration pharmacy technician programme)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 days working (includes participation in the late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas))

Job ref

343-7569023-FM-AG

Site

Epsom and St Helier

Town

Carshalton

Salary

32,199 - 34,876 Band 4 Annex 21, pa pro rata incl HCAS Outer

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

17/12/2025 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is excited to present an exceptional opportunity for Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians.



This apprenticeship presents a rare opportunity for aspiring Pharmacy Technician to undergo professional growth and development within a dynamic healthcare environment. Successful candidate will contribute significantly to our dedicated pharmacy teams, playing a crucial role in advancing patient care. We eagerly anticipate welcoming enthusiastic individual to join our esteemed Trust



The qualification earned is accredited/recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), facilitating registration as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.



All posts are fixed term for 2 years with a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week and require participation in the late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.



Candidates must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK to apply for the role.

Annex 21 Band 4 ( 70% of Top Point of Band 4 for Year 1 and 75% of Top Point of Band 4 for Year 2)

Main duties of the job

You will engage in a rotational training programme covering various aspects such as ward-based medicines management, dispensary, clinical outpatient pharmacy, stores, and procurement.. This hands-on experience will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy technician role in different healthcare settings.



As a trainee, you will engage in work-based activities for four days each week, acquiring vocational experience and fulfilling the competencies necessary to complete the Level 3 diploma. Simultaneously, one day per week will be dedicated to virtual classroom sessions, focusing on the foundational knowledge supporting the diploma. The training process involves collaboration with an assessor to craft a work-based portfolio, complete work-based assessments, and finalise assignments/projects.



Upon successfully concluding the training program, trainees become eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.



Throughout the training period, individual will be under supervision, with the level of autonomy determined by the supervisor and contingent upon the successful completion of assessments or competency standards required for specific tasks.



As a PTPT you must be prepared and able to commit to approximately 8-10 hours minimum home-based study per week in addition to your normal working hours. Good organisational skills are needed to manage studying and working full-time.

Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).



After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description is attached for full information. This apprenticeship consists of work-based tasks and assessments as well as a knowledge-based course with assessments. You will need to study in your own time in addition to your daily working hours.

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

4 GCSEs Grade C or above or equivalent or grade 4-9 GCSE Maths, English and at least one science subject +no degree level qualification related to pharmacy

Desirable criteria

NVQ Level 2 qualification #

Experience

Desirable criteria

Previous hospital or community pharmacy experience Knowledge of stock rotation and expiry dates #

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

Good communication skills both written and verbal Self motivation Ability to provide individualised patient focused care Good telephone manner Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights

Desirable criteria

Computer literate Ability to organise own workload

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E:

krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References

Please provide a minimum of

3 years' employment and/or education history

, including

professional email addresses

(not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by

email or SMS

from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within

four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.