Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

27–33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Nursery onsite

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician in Exeter. The role is a fixed-term contract, 37.5 hours per week, with establishment of rotation through the pharmacy department to learn dispensing, aseptic service and medicines management.

The programme starts on 22 February 2027 and includes a Criminal Records Disclosure process.

Qualifications

• Access to vulnerable adults and/or children; DBS/Enhanced Disclosure Check required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through the pharmacy department and learn roles carried out by Pharmacy Technicians.
• Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions.
• Receiving and issuing prescriptions; aseptic services.
• Provide excellent customer care and maintain confidentiality with patients and staff.
• Ward-based duties including Medicines Management and Optimisation.

Job description

Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities. More detail about the role Successful candidates will rotate through the pharmacy department, learning the various roles carried out by Pharmacy Technicians including: Labelling, dispensing and final accuracy checking of prescriptions Receiving and Issuing prescriptions 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 Apprenticeship and post is anticipated to commence on 22nd February 2027 This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in linewith Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records BureauDisclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check Salary: Year 1: 25,272 per annum pro rata, Year 2: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Interview Date: 4th December 2026 For further information please contact: Beverley Taylor, Lead Technician for Education and Training on 01392 403406 or [e-mail] This is a fixed term contract until 21/05/2029. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.