Job Overview
- For applicants who are unable to apply for the Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician role through the apprenticeship route.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at The RUH as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This is a two-year fixed-term programme starting September 2026. The role is full-time, with part-time applications (minimum 30 hours) considered. You’ll work a 7-day rota between 8:00am and 6:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays. We’re committed to inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are supported throughout recruitment and employment.
To apply for this role, you must demonstrate that you:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have enough time remaining on your visa to complete the programme or be able to renew your visa in time without employer sponsorship and without impacting your ability to complete the course
Evidence of eligibility is required.
Applicants with prior pharmacy or pharmacology qualifications may not be eligible and should check before applying.
Applicants without Grade 4/C in English or Maths may apply if willing to complete Functional Skills.
Those with overseas qualifications must obtain a UK ENIC statement before applying.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at application.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician role is to:
- undertake a two-year apprenticeship resulting in professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician upon completion.
- complete all assignments, educational tasks to deadlines in order to satisfy the requirements for qualification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician, in line with the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- build competency portfolios and gather workplace evidence.
- work towards and pass the End Point Assessment as defined by the apprenticeship standards.
- work as a fully functional member of the pharmacy team.
- undertake all duties mentioned in the job description under the supervisor of a senior colleague and educational supervisor.
- follow local policies and procedures at all times.
- work across a seven-day rota between the hours of 8am and 6pm, including weekends and bank holidays. (Please note, rotas are planned in advance, with consideration of individual circumstances and reasonable adjustments.)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above
- GCSEs grade C/4 or above Maths (or willingness to work towards Functional Skills in Maths)
- GCSEs grade C/4 or above English (or willingness to work towards Functional Skills in English)
Desirable criteria
- A-Level or equivalent in English, Maths or a Science-based subject
- QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Essential criteria
- Computer literate
- Essential Skills
- Essential Values
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy Experience
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.
Documents to download
- Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Non-Apprenticeship JD & PS 2026 (PDF, 846.6KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details or informal visits: Contact Shireen Bairkdar, Lead Pharmacy Technician – Education & Training, Email: shireen.bairkdar2@nhs.net, Tel: 01225 826051.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…