Apprentice Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (London site)

East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in London is offering an exciting opportunity for self-motivated apprentices to join their Pharmacy team. Over 24 months, you will gain an NHS-accredited Pharmacy Technician qualification while engaging in multi-sector rotations. Candidates are expected to have GCSEs in English and Maths and demonstrate strong commitment and communication skills. This full-time role requires 37.5 hours a week including weekends and bank holidays, fostering a positive impact in community health services.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or above.
• Must NOT hold an equivalent or higher previous qualification in a related subject.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Must be able to work 37.5 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in a pharmacy setting while training under supervision.
• Complete theoretical and practical on-the-job training.
• Participate in multi-sector rotations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C Grade or equivalent)

Job description

A Vacancy at East London NHS Foundation Trust.

Overview

ELFT is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a self‑motivated Apprentice to join our Pharmacy team for Feb 2026 intake. This 24‑month multi‑sector programme gives you the skills and knowledge to gain a Pharmacy Technician Level 3 and launch your career in Pharmacy.

Key Features

• Receive top quality training preparing you to deliver the best care to patients. On completion, you will be eligible to register with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (subject to the entry criteria).
• Eligibility requirements:
  • GCSEs at A‑C Grade or 4‑9 or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Potential apprentices must be 16 years old or above (there is no upper age limit).
  • Must NOT hold an equivalent or higher previous qualification in a related subject to the apprenticeship being offered.
  • You must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.
  • If you are on a Visa, it must cover the length of the apprenticeship contract.
  • You must be able to access public funds.
  • You must be able to work 37.5 hours a week including working Saturdays and Bank Holidays as per the rota.
  • Must NOT be in full time education by starting date of apprenticeship.
• As a PTPT apprentice, you will benefit from a wide range of multi‑sector rotations designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed as a Pharmacy Technician. You will participate in theoretical and practical on‑the‑job training.
• Core rotation involves travel between sites and includes dispensary and mental health clinical rotations at Newham Mental health, City & Hackney mental health and Tower Hamlets mental health and Tower Hamlets community health services. Additional rotations include Barts Heath Acute Trust and London Ambulance service (Barking site, Waterloo, Hither Green and other London sites). You will also gain experience in community mental health transformation and medicines safety.
• Throughout the 24‑month programme, you will be supported by an ES, and you will also have access to PS at each placement, ensuring you receive tailored guidance and development.
• The academic element of the programme will be delivered remotely by Skills4Pharmacy. Protected study time will be included within your working week, completion of assignments in your own time will also be required.

What You’ll Do

This is a challenging and rewarding programme that requires commitment, self‑motivation, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. In return, you will gain the opportunity to train to build a successful career as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Why Join Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

The PTPT is supported throughout the training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard. The PTPT’s are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to quickly learn new IT systems, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team.

Contract Details

This post is offered on a 24‑month fixed term contract, with working hours of 37.5 hours per week and includes working Saturdays, Bank Holidays as per the rota. Full‑time Monday to Friday, with weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.

Further Information

The full job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification highlights the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Both are available in the attachments on this page. The successful candidates will need to ensure that they meet all the essential criteria within the person specification.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025.