Apprentice - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Slough seeks an Apprentice - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to undertake a two-year apprenticeship for a Level 3 qualification. Duties include practical training in hospital pharmacy, stock control, and dispensing. Candidates must have 4 GCSEs including Maths and English. This role offers professional development opportunities combined with structured supervision in a supportive environment, preparing the apprentice for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Qualifications: GCSEs including Maths, English, and two Science subjects.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Experience in dispensing and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme for Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.
• Gain experience across hospital pharmacy areas including dispensing.
• Learn to use pharmacy IT systems and ensure safe medication practices.

Skills

Ability to work within a team

Ability to work independently

Ability to follow instruction

Dispensing experience

Experience of e-learning

Customer care experience

Education

4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade A* - C

oNVQ2 Pharmacy Services/BTEC2 Pharmacy Certificate

Over the Counter (OTC) sales qualification

Job description

Apprentice - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The post holder will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, combining practical training with study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (if required).

Under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, the apprentice will gain experience across all areas of hospital pharmacy, including medicines receipt, storage, distribution, and dispensing.

Duties include maintaining stock control, assisting with ordering, environmental monitoring, and supporting safe disposal of medicines. The apprentice will learn to dispense prescriptions accurately, use pharmacy IT systems, and support medicines management activities on wards.

All work will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Good Distribution Practice, and Health and Safety regulations. Successful completion enables registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Main duties of the job

• This is a rotational post providing training, experience, and competency assessment across a wide range of hospital pharmacy services under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
• The post holder will develop skills in the safe, accurate, and efficient supply of medicines, stock management, dispensing, and the use of pharmacy information systems.
• They will be expected to demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviours in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
• Practical, on-the-job training combined with completion of an in-house competency programme and formal qualifications will lead to eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• The role supports learning through structured supervision, reflection, and continuous professional development.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, combining practical training with study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (if required).
• Under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, the apprentice will gain experience across all areas of hospital pharmacy, including medicines receipt, storage, distribution, and dispensing.
• Duties include maintaining stock control, assisting with ordering, environmental monitoring, and supporting safe disposal of medicines.
• The apprentice will learn to dispense prescriptions accurately, use pharmacy IT systems, and support medicines management activities on wards. All work will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Good Distribution Practice, and Health and Safety regulations. Successful completion enables registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grade A* - C to include Mathematics, English Language and two relevant Science subjects
• Meets apprenticeship funding criteria
• oNVQ2 Pharmacy Services/BTEC2 Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent Level 2 Pharmacy qualification
• oOver the Counter (OTC) sales qualification

PROFESSIONAL

• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to follow instruction
• Dispensing experience
• Experience of e-learning
• Customer care experience

COMPETENCIES

• Written communication skills including SPAG
• Ability to follow instructions-Attention to detail on application form

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.

£28,860 to £31,671 a yearper annum incl HCAS (Annex 21)