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Job overview

• To undertake a two year apprenticeship resulting in professional registration with the 
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician 
• Complete all assessments and portfolio building meeting expected deadlines. 
• Work towards and pass the End Point Assessment as defined by the apprenticeship 
standards 
• To rotate through the department gaining experience in different aspects of the 
Pharmacy Service; in the Dispensary, Medicines Optimisation, the Lloyds Outpatients 
Pharmacy and Purchasing & Distribution, with the opportunity to gain knowledge in 
the following areas: Aseptic Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Information and 
Homecare. 
• All duties will be carried out under the supervision of a senior colleague or Functional 
Head 
• Complete foundation competencies prior to professional registration with the GPhC. 

Main duties of the job

• Dispense prescriptions and signed orders for all medicines, according to relevant 
procedures to meet the needs of patients, including Compliance Aids and Controlled 
Drugs 
• Enter information on to hospital computer system to enable tracking of prescriptions (i.e. 
arrival and completion time) 
• File and store dispensary documentation appropriately 
• Maintain working stock levels and alert section managers to any stock problems 
encountered 
formulary guidelines to ensure medicines management to the required standards 
• Assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician in each section in undertaking workplace audits 
• Complete final accuracy checking on dispensed medicines or products in line with the 
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship standards and standard 
operating procedures. 

• Assist in the issuing of prescriptions to patients/representatives in the Lloyds Outpatient 
Pharmacy under the supervision of the Responsible Pharmacist. 
MEDICINES OPTIMISATION 
• To participate in the Medicines Optimisation team, to provide patient centred care at 
ward level. This will include experience and training in medicines reconciliation, use of 
patients own drugs and managing patients medication requirements. 
Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician/Clinical Pharmacist. 
• Refer any queries or requests for information beyond your limitations to the appropriate 
person.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centered care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.