• Job Description

  Req#: C9303-25-0046?language=en&page=334&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  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.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,465 a year per annum subject to Annex 21, see Detail JD for more details.

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  2 years

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  303-7241920

  Job locations

  Royal Orthopaedic Hopsital

  Bristol Rd, South

  Birmingham

  B31 2AP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 Job Description and person specification.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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 Job Description and person specification.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Four GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade C/Level 4 or above and must include Science, Mathematics and English

  Desirable

  • Additional Science or Pharmaceutical qualifications

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Hospital/Community Pharmacy expereince
  • Familiarity with WellSky, Omnicell, Hanwell or PICS

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledge of the role of a Pharmacy Technician

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Four GCSE (or equivalent) passes at grade C/Level 4 or above and must include Science, Mathematics and English

  Desirable

  • Additional Science or Pharmaceutical qualifications

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Hospital/Community Pharmacy expereince
  • Familiarity with WellSky, Omnicell, Hanwell or PICS

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledge of the role of a Pharmacy Technician

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

  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

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Orthopaedic Hopsital

  Bristol Rd, South

  Birmingham

  B31 2AP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Orthopaedic Hopsital

  Bristol Rd, South

  Birmingham

  B31 2AP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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