Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician
Closing date: 14 June 2026
Job responsibilities
The post involves rotating through the pharmacy department and learning the roles of Pharmacy Technicians, including:
- Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions
- Receiving and issuing prescriptions
- Performing aseptic services
- Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients and staff
- Ward-based duties, including medicines management and optimisation to ensure safe medicine use
The full list of duties is detailed in the attached job description.
Job summary
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to join the pharmacy team, gain skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified Pharmacy Technician. The programme is two years fixed-term, combining on-site work at the hospital pharmacy with day-release online remote learning at college, leading to a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians. Upon completion, graduates can register as Pharmacy Technicians with the GPhC.
Qualifications required
- Four GCSE passes (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and one science subject (biology or chemistry)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Working pattern
37.5 hours per week, 7‑day rota including late duties, bank holidays and weekends.
Interview date
Monday 22 June 2026
Disclosure and Barring Service check
Applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and Enhanced Disclosure Check, consistent with Trust policy regarding access to vulnerable adults/children.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, pension and salary sacrifice options
- Cycle to work scheme, childcare discounting and Blue Light Card
- Staff discount card, welfare services and well‑being programmes
Equality and diversity
As an inclusive employer, the Trust values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture. Preference will be given to staff with Priority or At-Risk status. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.
Contact
Beverley Taylor, Lead Technician for Education and Training – Phone: 01392 403406 – Email: beverley.taylor4@nhs.net
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