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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a pharmacy technician trainee for a 2-year fixed-term training contract. This role involves comprehensive in-house training and distance learning. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work well under pressure, while gaining a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification. Successful trainees will register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applications close on Sep 9, 2025.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Learn about pharmacy services under guidance of pharmacists.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and meet deadlines.
• Complete rotations across the Trust sites.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 2 year fixed term training contract leading to a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification, after which the successful candidate will become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Program and Training

The trainee will undertake distance learning and participate in a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by the team, with rotation through the different areas within Pharmacy. Apprentices spend a minimum of 6 hours per week of their working hours completing classroom-based learning, in addition to on-the-job training.

The trainee will undertake a 2 year comprehensive training and educational programme while working towards gaining the pharmacy technician qualification, enabling registration with the GPhC on successful completion and practice as a qualified pharmacy technician within the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities and Learning Goals

• Learn about pharmacy services under the guidance, direction, control or supervision of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other staff to practice the skills of a qualified pharmacy technician.
• Rotations will allow training, experience, and competency assessment in many aspects of hospital pharmacy under supervision.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and meet deadlines under pressure; demonstrate dynamic, self-motivated, and collaborative working practices.
• Travel between Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites as part of the role.

Working Hours and Rotations

Working hours are 37.5 per week, inclusive of weekend and late duty hours, on a rotational basis. The candidate will be expected to cover a bank holiday shift once each year and will complete rotations across the Trust sites. Annual leave entitlement will be as per Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must be dynamic, self-motivated, willing to work hard, learn from a multidisciplinary team, and be a team player with proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent communication and IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to travel between sites are essential.

Considerations

Trainees are expected to work towards the attached job description and should not be expected to perform the full duties of the role until competencies are signed off.

About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

One of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts, serving over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals with a wide range of services.

How to Apply / 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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Sep 2025.