Job overview

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person interested in pursuing a pharmacy career in Wolverhampton? Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? We are looking for hardworking, dynamic and bright individuals to take part in a new and exciting training role.

We are looking for positive, supportive, reliable and trustworthy individuals to join us in a new and exciting programme which will allow you to train and work across two different sectors of pharmacy – GP surgery and  Hospital 

You would be employed for two years on one year fixed term contracts reviewed for renewal at the end of the first year, 37.5 hours a week and will be rotating across the two different sectors to gain practical experience in the work environment, whilst also studying for the National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service skills (QCF) in the work place.. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician able to practice in a variety of roles within the Healthcare profession.

''Must be able to start by 5th March 2025 & meet apprenticeship funding requirements'' and "Must have access to their own car for work purposes. Will need business insurance to travel to sites within the PCN" 

Main duties of the job

Train in all areas of the GP Practice and Pharmacy Department, assisting with the provision of the broad range of services provided across the Trust working under the supervision of registered Pharmacy technicians and Pharmacists.

Study to achieve a National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service skills (QCF) in the work place.

Produce a portfolio of work.

Some duties will be undertaken in the form of training exercises and competence based assessments.

Support the work of the main dispensary in the provision of an extended hour’s service.

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are expected to expand and broaden their skills and abilities. Nonetheless, they must operate at all times under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, unless operating according to agreed procedures that have been approved by the PCN Lead Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist or Pharmacy Superintendent

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands, with 960 inpatient beds across the three sites of New Cross Hospital, Cannock Hospital and West Park Hospital. The Trust also provides primary care services through the RWT Primary Care Network.  The Prescribing Support Team also provides CCG Pharmacy services across Wolverhampton.  It is the largest employer in Wolverhampton, with more than 9400 staff working in more than 350 different roles.

Working for the Trust provides you with opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills across multiple sectors of healthcare and access to clinical and management experts in all areas. 

The Trust is an organisation which strives to provide high quality and safe care for our patients in an environment which staff are proud to work in. The Trust has been rated 'GOOD' overall by the Care Quality Commission, as well as achieving a good rating in the effective, caring, responsive and well led categories.

There are strong links with both Wolverhampton and Birmingham Universities.