Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above, Scottish National 5 at grade C or above, or equivalent English Language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*
- Qualifications
GCSE Maths at grade C/grade 4 or above, Scottish National 5 at grade C or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy, which can include Functional Skills Level 2
- Qualifications
GCSE Science x 1 at grade C/grade 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 at grade C or above, or equivalent
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Pharmacy Experience
- Qualifications
I.T. Qualification
Job overview
A fixed 2-year training and development programme across sectors to learn and perform duties of a pharmacy technician in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guidelines. This training post involves providing a comprehensive and high-quality pharmaceutical service in medicines optimisation, patient counselling, in-patient and outpatient dispensing, pharmacy procurement and distribution.
To undertake a structured and comprehensive Level 3 apprenticeship programme, including a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) approved pharmacy technician qualification. One study day per week will be provided.
The post holder will be expected to promote safe, cost effective and timely provisions of medicines and information to all service users.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician programme at the University of East Anglia.
- Supporting registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in the delivery of safe and effective medicines management
- The trainee will undertake a structured community pharmacy placement with Rowlands Pharmacy to develop core technical and professional skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work within the GPhC standards
- Work according to KMMHT policies
- Work according to Trust Values
- Full job description attached
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is 26 months (Fixed Term Contract for 26 months). The application deadline is 25 Nov 2026.
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