Job summary Due to government threshold guidelines the trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role We have an exciting opportunity or an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full training will be provided, working towards gaining a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support staff (Apprenticeship) by the end of the 15-month programme. The Level 2 qualifications are run by allocated provider - Capital City College (WKC) You must be a team player, demonstrate reliability and be able to communicate well. You must also have a keen interest in developing a career in hospital pharmacy. Candidate must hold necessary GCSE results. Main duties of the job Duties/Areas of this post include: Dispensary Stores and Distribution Medicines Management Technical services Once qualified there will opportunities to work towards becoming a Senior Pharmacy Assistant or go on to become a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (ensuring that the relevant criteria are met). About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum (HCAS to be added depending on base site) Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 259-6943311GCS-A Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 2ES Job description Job responsibilities If you are interested in working at one of the largest Trusts in Europe, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and would like any further details, please contact: Syeda Rahman Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education, Training and Development (RLH) syeda.rahman2nhs.net interviews to be held 7th March 2025.This vacancy will be recruiting for 3 positions - Royal London Hospital x1 role and Whipps cross Hospital x2 roles - further information will be given on the interview day Due to government threshold guidelines the trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role Job description Job responsibilities If you are interested in working at one of the largest Trusts in Europe, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and would like any further details, please contact: Syeda Rahman Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education, Training and Development (RLH) syeda.rahman2nhs.net interviews to be held 7th March 2025.This vacancy will be recruiting for 3 positions - Royal London Hospital x1 role and Whipps cross Hospital x2 roles - further information will be given on the interview day Due to government threshold guidelines the trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role Person Specification Experience Essential oExperience of working in a team oExperience of working in customer care environment Desirable oUnderstanding of relevant legislation oExperience of working in a hospital environment Knowledge Essential oUnderstand customer care issues. Desirable oUnderstand issues involved in stock control oInterested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs. oUnderstand the importance of quality issues. oDispensing and interpreting prescriptions Qualifications Essential oGCSE grades A/C or 4-9 oEnglish Language oMaths oDouble Science Skills Essential oIT skills oAble to plan own work oAble to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff. oAble to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines. oAttention to detail and accuracy. oAble to follow policies and procedures. oNumeracy skills - Able to perform simple calculations. oTime management skills oExcellent communication skills, verbal and written. Desirable oAble to use Excel and Word proficiently oManual handling skills. Other Essential oEnhanced DBS check as patient facing role. Person Specification Experience Essential oExperience of working in a team oExperience of working in customer care environment Desirable oUnderstanding of relevant legislation oExperience of working in a hospital environment Knowledge Essential oUnderstand customer care issues. Desirable oUnderstand issues involved in stock control oInterested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs. oUnderstand the importance of quality issues. oDispensing and interpreting prescriptions Qualifications Essential oGCSE grades A/C or 4-9 oEnglish Language oMaths oDouble Science Skills Essential oIT skills oAble to plan own work oAble to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff. oAble to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines. oAttention to detail and accuracy. oAble to follow policies and procedures. oNumeracy skills - Able to perform simple calculations. oTime management skills oExcellent communication skills, verbal and written. Desirable oAble to use Excel and Word proficiently oManual handling skills. Other Essential oEnhanced DBS check as patient facing role. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 2ES Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)