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

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering a two-yearPre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The role involves a rotational training programme with one study day per week and four work-based learning days, spanning both sites.

On completion, you will gain a BTEC Level 3 Diploma and register as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above).
• Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject.
• Not already in formal government funded education.
• Studied to AS or A level standard / NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge, skills and show competencies in medication dispensing and checking.
• Medication storage and destruction.
• Medication distribution.
• Drug history taking.
• Medicines reconciliation.
• Medication counselling.
• Adhere to current legal, professional and ethical standards.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Health service experience

Pharmacy experience in any sector

Education

GCSEs incl maths English science (C+)

Not in Level 3+ in same training subject

AS/A level or NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in GPhC qual (Pharmacy Services)

Not currently in government funded education

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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

The closing date is 12 November 2026

We have an excellent training opportunity for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City 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.

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Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

Job responsibilities

To develop the knowledge, skills and show competencies in the following: 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.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

• 4 GCSE's including maths, English and science grade C or above (4 or above).
• Must not hold a Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject.
• Not already in formal government funded education.
• Studied to AS or A level standard / undertaken further education NVQ or BTEC level 2 in a GPhC recognised qualification e.g. Pharmacy Services.

Knowledge:

• Personal time management.
• Working with SOP's.
• Knowledge of the NHS Long term Plan and the NHS structure.
• Understanding of the NHS vision & values.
• Understanding of COSHH for handling of hazardous pharmaceuticals.

Experience:

• Pharmacy experience.
• Health service experience.
• Pharmacy experience in any sector.

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.

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£29,812 to £32,715 a year70% salary in year 1, 75% salary in year 2 inc HCA