Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) - BH

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee for a 2-year fixed term training contract. The role involves extensive training with opportunities to rotate through various pharmacy areas while working towards becoming a registered pharmacy technician. Ideal candidates are dynamic, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication and IT skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive in-house training program

Annual leave in line with Agenda for Change Terms

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work hard and learn from a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel between Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Work towards the duties of a qualified pharmacy technician.
• Learn about pharmacy services under supervision.
• Participate in rotations across hospital pharmacy.
• Maintain progress according to learning agreements.

Skills

Dynamic, self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Role and Training

This is a 2 year fixed term training contract leading to a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification. The successful candidate will become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The trainee will undertake distance learning and participate in a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by the team. They will have the opportunity to rotate through the different areas within Pharmacy. In addition to on-the-job training, apprentices spend a minimum of 6 hours per week in classroom-based learning.

Responsibilities and Progression

• Work towards the attached job description and gain competencies to perform the duties of a qualified pharmacy technician.
• Learn about pharmacy services under the guidance, direction, control or supervision of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other staff.
• Undergo a 2 year comprehensive training and educational programme while working towards the pharmacy technician qualification and GPhC registration on successful completion.
• Maintain progress and meet the requirements of learning agreements signed by the trainee, the educational provider and the workplace.
• Participate in rotations across hospital pharmacy to gain training, experience and competency assessment under supervision.

Working Arrangements

• Working hours: 37.5 per week, including weekend and late duty on a rotational basis.
• Will cover a bank holiday shift once each year.
• Rotations across Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites.
• Annual leave entitlement in line with Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.

Requirements and Skills

• Dynamic, self-motivated, willing to work hard and learn from a multidisciplinary team; a team player with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to travel between Trust sites.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, the Trust cares for over 1.6 million patients, treats more than 200,000 in A&E, delivers over 8,000 babies and conducts more than 17 million tests.

Further Information

For more information please follow the link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025.