Apprentice - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough is offering a two-year apprenticeship to become a Pharmacy Technician. This role involves practical training and study, under supervision, across various hospital pharmacy services. Candidates will gain essential skills, including stock management and dispensing prescriptions, while contributing to a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Support for flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Must complete a two-year apprenticeship program.
• Must work under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) upon successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock control and assist with ordering.
• Dispense prescriptions accurately and support medicines management.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Stock management

Pharmacy IT systems

Dispensing prescriptions

Education

Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Competence Development

• 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 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.

Employer

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025.