Job description
Job summaryWe have an excellent training opportunity for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital.
This role will provide you with comprehensive training, and you may be required to work at either site to gain diverse experience.
As a post holder, you will participate in the rotational training programme for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians.
This is a two-year apprenticeship, consisting of one day per week dedicated to study and four days of work-based learning.
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Main duties of the job
Upon completion of the two-year programme, you will earn a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, qualifying you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
This qualification opens the door to a diverse range of rewarding career paths across healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, the prison service, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and GP practices.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop the knowledge, skills and show competencies in the following: Medication dispensing and checking. Medication storage and destruction. Medication distribution. Drug history taking. Medicines reconciliation. Medication counselling. Adhere to the requirements of current legal, professional and ethically standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop the knowledge, skills and show competencies in the following: Medication dispensing and checking. Medication storage and destruction. Medication distribution. Drug history taking. Medicines reconciliation. Medication counselling. Adhere to the requirements of current legal, professional and ethically standards.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above).
- Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject.
- Not already in formal government funded education.
- Studied to AS or A level standard / undertaken further education NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services.
Essential
- Personal time management.
- Working with SOP's.
- Knowledge of the NHS Long term Plan and the NHS structure.
- Understanding of the NHS vision & values.
- Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous pharmaceuticals.
Essential
- Customer service.
- Pharmacy experience.
- Team working.
- Health service experience.
- Pharmacy experience in any sector.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above).
- Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject.
- Not already in formal government funded education.
- Studied to AS or A level standard / undertaken further education NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services.
Essential
- Personal time management.
- Working with SOP's.
- Knowledge of the NHS Long term Plan and the NHS structure.
- Understanding of the NHS vision & values.
- Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous pharmaceuticals.
Essential
- Customer service.
- Pharmacy experience.
- Team working.
- Health service experience.
- Pharmacy experience in any sector.
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
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Watford
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 01-11-2026
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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