Band 4 - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This is a two-year apprenticeship that includes one day of study and four days of practical training. Responsibilities involve medication dispensing, storage, and legal adherence, with qualification leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. Applicants must not require sponsorship to work in the UK, and the position offers flexible working options. Join a leading organization during exciting redevelopment projects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check medications as part of routine duties.
• Ensure proper storage and destruction of medications.
• Distribute medications in compliance with protocols.
• Take drug histories for better patient care.
• Perform medicines reconciliation to avoid errors.
• Provide counseling on medications for patients.
• Adhere to all required legal, professional, and ethical standards.

Skills

Medication dispensing and checking

Medication storage and destruction

Medication distribution

Drug history taking

Medicines reconciliation

Medication counselling

Adherence to legal, professional, and ethical standards

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Job description

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

We have an excellent training opportunity for a Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) at Watford General Hospital.

This role will provide you with comprehensive training, and you may be required to work at either site to gain diverse experience.

As a post holder, you will participate in the rotational training programme for pre‑registration trainee pharmacy technicians.

This is a two‑year apprenticeship, consisting of one day per week dedicated to study and four days of work‑based learning.

Interviews will be scheduled for 18th December 2025.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Upon completion of the two‑year programme, you will earn a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, qualifying you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

This qualification opens the door to a diverse range of rewarding career paths across healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, the prison service, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and GP practices.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Responsibilities

• Medication dispensing and checking.
• Medication storage and destruction.
• Medication distribution.
• Drug history taking.
• Medicines reconciliation.
• Medication counselling.
• Adhere to the requirements of current legal, professional and ethically standards.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.