Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to undertake training to become a Pharmacy Technician. We are offering a fixed term two year Apprenticeship involving "on-the-job" and a combination of face-to-face and virtual learning with the University of East Anglia, leading to a recognised qualification suitable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is rapidly developing and extending into all pharmacy services - they have a vital role in ensuring the Pharmacy departments provide an efficient, timely and friendly service to wards and patients.

These posts will be based at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (although travel to regional study days and the Bedford Hospital site will be necessary).

Candidates must have 4 x GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, a Science and one other subject.

Please note: some weekend and late shifts will be required.

For additional information, please contact:

Karen Scott at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on 01582 497451 (Monday to Thursday)

Main duties of the job

To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking an approved Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful.

PTPTs are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.

With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.

To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking the UEA Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (NVQ Level 4).

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.

With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.

About us

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, often abbreviated to the 'L&D', is an acute hospital which is part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The L&D provides medical and surgical services for over 350,000 people in Bedfordshire, the north of Hertfordshire and parts of Buckinghamshire and employs over 3,400 staff.

The L&D is ideally situated, in south Bedfordshire, enjoying the best of town and countryside - we are minutes from the Chiltern Hills and Dunstable Downs and in just over half an hour, by train, you can be in London. We have excellent communication links to both the north and south of the country via the M1, and also to Europe, via London Luton Airport, which is under 5 miles from the hospital.

Our aim is to deliver safe, compassionate and high quality medicines optimisation to patients through a pharmacy workforce who are motivated, highly skilled and well supported in that aim by their peers, quality healthcare training and development opportunities, good use of digital and information technology and clear lean work processes.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the role.