Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for two individuals who are highly motivated to undertake a two-year apprenticeship work-based training course with a day release "college day" leading to a recognised academic qualification (BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

To attend a college of further education on a day-release basis either virtually or physically while working in the pharmacy department depending on the education provider selected.

To rotate through all sections of the pharmacy department gaining experience in all aspects of the pharmaceutical service of the Trust.

This role is paid under Annex U pay band 4 which is at 70% (£20,380 p.a.) for the first year and at 75% (£21,835 p.a.) for the second year.

Candidates who hold equivalent qualifications at the same level or a higher-level qualification in pharmacy, nursing, or Biochemistry field will not be considered, as these individuals are not eligible for apprenticeship funding for these posts.

Main duties of the job

To work and gain experience in all sections of the pharmacy department on a rotational basis, under the supervision of the Section Manager. Sections to include Distribution, Dispensary, Procurement and Medicines Management

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We have expanded our theatres at Ashford Hospital, and this has become our dedicated elective centre. We wanted to create a state-of-the-art centre of excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts, and in addition:

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
On-site Nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Support in career development
Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£20,380 to £21,835 a year Annex U payment plus fringe HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-ACS0991-ED

Job locations

St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read and adhere to the Trusts and Pharmacys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies.

To attend Mandatory Trust and Regional Pharmacy training and education study days.

To attend Section/Departmental meetings as appropriate.

To attend a designated college of further education on a day-release basis or login virtually depending on the education provider selected.

Meet with the Principal Pharmacy Technician regularly.

To participate in the late night, weekend, and Bank Holiday rota as required.

Dispensary:

To perform reception duties in the absence of pharmacy support workers.

To dispense prescriptions for hospital inpatients and outpatients, discharge prescriptions, and Controlled drugs for all service users.

To undertake stock management in the dispensary e.g., daily stock checks, checking expiry dates

To ensure that all activities carried out in the Dispensary follow departmental Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs)

To assist with maintaining accurate patient & stock records and information by correctly using the Ascribe computer system.

To assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks and stock rotation within the dispensary

To undertake counselling of patients on the use of their outpatient medication (after a suitable period after other competencies are met)

To undertake the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician theory and practical training - which must be completed within the two-year contract.

Distribution:

To participate in the ward stock, top up scheme regularly including audit of stock.

To assist in maintaining stocks of ready-packed items in the distribution area and in issuing stocks to wards and clinics.

To assist in the receipt, unpacking, and storage of incoming stock.

To assist in the maintenance of adequate stock levels and stock rotation in the stores.

To use the computer stock control system effectively and accurately for the issue of pharmaceuticals from a ward profile and ad-hoc stock requests.

To assist in the disposal of waste products within the department.

Prepare and maintain work areas in a clean and tidy fashion and to the required standard as requested.

Medicines Management

To understand the basic principles of the workings of a Medicines Management Service

Assess the suitability of patients own drugs (PODs) for re-use during admission and on discharge according to Trust Policy.

To support the medicines management technicians with Drug History taking being supervised at all times.

To complete the internal medicines optimisation modules during the medicines management rotations

To complete the medicines optimisation training within the two-year contract.

Procurement

Assisting with the invoicing team Mail

Assisting with the management of Wholesaler Invoice Trays

Filing of signed Pharmacy Purchase Orders

Processing Homecare prescriptions according to the procedure

Assisting with Supplier Statements

Processing the Insulin Pump Homecare invoices

Assisting the Pharmacy Purchasing Manager by chasing suppliers for information on to- follows.

Raising and Sending Purchase Orders to suppliers

Process Eye Spreadsheets and recharges at patient level

Payment of miscellaneous invoices including Direct Suppliers and Homecare

General Responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.