Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is offering a two-year apprenticeship for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This role involves distance learning and developing practical skills essential to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Candidates should have at least 4 GCSEs and an interest in pharmacy work. The position emphasizes hands-on experience and support to ensure trainees complete the necessary competencies in a pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English Language, and two Science based subjects required.
• Experience of working in a hospital is preferred.
• Experience of working in a pharmacy is an advantage.

Skills

Interest in pharmacy technician work

Education

Min 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above

BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service (NVQ)

Job description

Apprentice Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 01 January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. You will undertake a GPhC‑accredited two‑year apprenticeship through distance learning and the development of a practical skills portfolio on the CFT wards. Upon completion you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.

Main duties of the job

This two‑year training post is designed to give the trainee the experience and knowledge to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and to work as a pharmacy technician to support a wide range of pharmacy activities. The trainee is supported throughout training, work experience placements and, with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard.

About us

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Min 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above OR equivalent qualification including Maths, English Language, and two Science based subjects or Double Science.
• BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service (NVQ)
• Experience of working in a hospital
• Experience of working in a pharmacy

Knowledge and abilities

• Able to show evidence of interest in the work of a pharmacy technician

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust