Apprentice Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Apprentice Rotational Pharmacy Assistant. The successful candidate will rotate between sections including dispensary, goods receipt and distribution as well as partake in ward top ups. We are committed to supporting and developing the roles of all our staff and provided career development opportunities.

You will receive a full programme of training and the necessary support to undertake and complete the Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. On completion of your apprenticeship, you will be qualified and have the necessary skills to apply for a permanent Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant role within a range of areas. In addition, this post is a great opportunity for you to gain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to help you apply for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprentice post.

Minimum entry requirement: 5 GCSE's at grade 4/C or above or equivalent including Math's, English and Science

You will be expected to participate in weekend working, bank holiday and shift work. You will also be expected to work flexibly.

Our team approach guided by Trust Values ensures that we provide the highest level of care for our patients whilst promoting employee well-being., To contribute to the service provision in Goods Receipt, Distribution and the Dispensary and work to ensure an efficient and safe service is maintained on a rotational basis whilst undertaking training for a Health Pharmacy Services Level 2 nationally recognised qualification. To support the introduction of and maintenance of defined stock management processes and standards. To work with the goods receipt team and distribution team to ensure defined key performance indicators are achieved.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.