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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is offering a 2-year fixed term training contract for aspiring pharmacy technicians. The role includes a comprehensive in-house training program, with on-the-job training and classroom learning. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Join a dynamic team committed to excellent patient care in one of the UK's largest healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn from a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must be able to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 2-year training program towards pharmacy technician qualification.
• Learn about pharmacy services under supervision.
• Complete rotations across different sites.

Skills

Dynamic and self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for a 2-year fixed term training contract leading to a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification, with registration as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on successful completion.

Programme and Training

• Distance learning and a comprehensive in-house training programme with opportunities to rotate through different areas within Pharmacy.
• On-the-job training plus a minimum of 6 hours per week of classroom-based learning.

Requirements and Skills

• Dynamic, self-motivated, willing to work hard, able to learn from a multidisciplinary team, and 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites is essential.

Role and Competencies

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. The pharmacy trainee will 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.

Programme Details

The successful candidate will undertake a 2-year comprehensive training and educational programme while working towards gaining the pharmacy technician qualification. This will enable registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on successful completion and practice as a qualified pharmacy technician within the United Kingdom. The candidate is expected to maintain progress and meet the requirements of learning agreements signed by the trainee, the educational provider and the workplace.

Working Hours and Leave

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

About the Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, staff care for over 1.6 million patients and carry out a wide range of services.

How to Apply

For more information please follow 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 Thursday 11 Sep 2025