Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic pre-registration pharmacy technician apprentice to join a friendly, progressive clinical team, serving our community at West London NHS Trust. The trust provides services across a large geographical area and includes a wide range of mental health and community health services. Our 800 in-patient beds provide services from open wards through to high security forensic services and intermediate care beds. We provide a secondary, tertiary and national service. We provide services to children, adolescents, adults and older people both in the community as inpatients. Our Trust has just achieved a 'Good' CQC rating.This training post is designed to give the Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician the technical experience and knowledge to be able to work as a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Registered Pharmacy Technician on completion of the two year training period, including summative assessments throughout. To achieve this requires participation and completion of a rigorous training and competency programme covering the various dispensaries, pharmacy production unit, pharmacy stores and ward areas under supervision. Over the rotation period you will gain the skills to accurately assemble medicines for prescriptions and provide a safe and effective pharmacy service.Main duties of the jobPre-registration Technicians will be expected to work closely with their Designated Supervisor (DS), Practice Supervisor(PS), lead technicians, managers and pharmacists in the rotational areas and liaise with multidisciplinary teams within the trust. The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient focused care through personal actions and continuous improvement.The post holder will be based at: St Bernard's Hospital (with rotations at Lakeside Hospital, Hammersmith and Fulham Hospital, Clayponds Hospital and Broadmoor Hospital)The applicant must be able to meet the entry requirements for the Apprenticeship programme, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a commitment to undertake study to gain their qualification alongside working in the department.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential4 GCSE's at grade A*-C or 9-4 in: Maths English Language 2 x Science subjects (preferably Biology and Chemistry) or Double ScienceAble to achieve key skills level 2 in numeracy and literacyMust be able to meet the entry requirements for the Apprenticeship StandardDesirableNVQ level 2 in Pharmacy ServicesBackground of further educationExperienceEssentialBasic keyboard / computer skillsBasic keyboard / computer skills Good verbal and written communication skillsDesirableWork experience in hospital or community pharmacyCustomer serviceKnowledge of NHSUnderstand the role of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in hospital/communityPersonal QualitiesEssentialAligned to the Trust valuesGood interpersonal and communication skillsSelf-organisational skillsAbility to work under pressureDemonstrate that they have worked in a team effectivelyMethodical with attention to detail following accepted methods of good practice laid down in SOPsSelf-motivated and EnthusiasticCommitment to undertake study to gain technician qualification outside workConducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.Ability to work at different sitesDesirableOrganisation of a team or function e.g. Scouts/Guides, school, college event or voluntary workDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressPharmacyLondolnUB1 3EUEmployer's websitehttps://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)