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Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
IT skills
- Skills
Able to plan own work
- Skills
Able to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff.
- Skills
Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
- Skills
Able to follow policies and procedures.
- Skills
Numeracy skills - Able to perform simple calculations.
- Skills
Time management skills
- Skills
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Knowledge
Understand customer care issues.
- Experience
Experience of working in a team
- Experience
Experience of working in customer care environment
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Able to use Excel and Word proficiently
- Skills
Manual handling skills.
- Knowledge
Understand issues involved in stock control
- Knowledge
Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs.
- Knowledge
Understand the importance of quality issues.
- Knowledge
Dispensing and interpreting prescriptions
- Experience
Understanding of relevant legislation
- Experience
Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Qualifications
GCSE grades A/C or 4-9
- Qualifications
English Language
- Qualifications
Maths
- Qualifications
Double Science
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity or an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy team at Barts Health NHS Trust (Royal London Hospital). The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
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. Duties/Areas of this post include:
- Dispensary
- Stores and Distribution
- Medicines Management
- Technical services
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful
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). 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.rahman2@nhs.net
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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 Trainee Pharmacy Assistant with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £31,066 per annum inc. The contract type is 15 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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