Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) – Rotational

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will commence employment as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician (student / apprentice). They will be required to successfully meet set competencies designed to develop the qualities, skills and knowledge expected to register as a Pharmacy Technician.

The post holder will gain experience in various rotations such as clinical Pharmacy services including outpatient dispensary, daycare and paediatric patients at the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC).

Participation will also be required in late duties and Saturdays on a rotational basis depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification / experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 24 months at the latest:

Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP)Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum pro rata incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7280035

Job locations

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in the provision of a safe and efficient patient focused Pharmacy Service.

The post holder will be working in patient facing areas as part of the Pharmacy dispensary and clinical teams including the pharmacy stores and distribution sections of the Pharmacy on a rotational basis.

Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification / experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 24 months at the latest:

Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.

Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP).

Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Please see full job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assist in the provision of a safe and efficient patient focused Pharmacy Service.

Length of competency training will be dependent on what qualification / experience the staff member has achieved already but the following would be expected to be met within 24 months at the latest:

Successful completion of the Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course.

Accreditation as a Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management (AIMM) qualification / Medicines Optimisation Program (MOP).

Contribution to service development i.e. completion of either an audit, service evaluation, quality improvement project or development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Please see full job description

Person Specification

Education / qualification

Essential

GCSE Math & English
BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Working in a dispensary

Desirable

Working in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Desirable

Medicines Optimisation qualification
EMIS (Ascribe) pharmacy system

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Customer services skills
Ability to read, write and use the English language

Person Specification

Education / qualification

Essential

GCSE Math & English
BTEC or NVQ2 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Working in a dispensary

Desirable

Working in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Desirable

Medicines Optimisation qualification
EMIS (Ascribe) pharmacy system

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Customer services skills
Ability to read, write and use the English language

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)