Pre-Reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Band 2/3

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bristol is offering a full-time position for a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship. This role includes a blended program of study and workplace training, with responsibilities such as rotating through the pharmacy sections and completing tasks set by supervisors. Ideal candidates should possess at least four GCSE passes and demonstrate good communication skills. Successful applicants will gain competencies necessary for a pharmacy career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four GCSE passes in Mathematics, English, Science, and one other.
• Ability to react to changing situations.
• Completion of educational activities on time.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various sections of pharmacy to gain competencies.
• Complete tasks set by the training supervisor and learning team.
• Complete virtual guided learning and workplace training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-driven

Education

Minimum of four GCSE passes (C/4 grade or above)

Job description

Are you interested in training to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in a pharmacy career to 'earn while you learn' and to complete a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This will allow you to apply for technician posts across multiple sectors.

For your course you will be employed on a full-time basis.

This is a blended programme of study days and workplace training to prepare you for registration. You will rotate through the various sections of pharmacy, such as patient services and supply services, to develop a diverse range of skills whilst supporting patients through their hospital stay.

You will be supported by an experienced Pharmacy Learning and Development Team as well as online tutors. The course involves online learning and self-direction/motivation.

The course runs for two years (fixed-term contract) working in the pharmacy department in Southmead hospital., To undertake the Pharmacy Technician course. To complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training within the partnership.

Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Pharmacy Technician course.

Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked tasks.

It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all the educational activities within the period of the contract, meeting set deadlines throughout the course - failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.

Complete tasks and goals set in the workplace by the work training supervisor and learning and development team.

You will need to have a minimum of four GCSE passes (C/4 grade or above or equivalent) in Mathematics, English and Science and one other.

You will need to be self-driven, have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to react to changing situations.

The course providers require a valid visa to be in place for the full duration of the 2 years to allow enrolment.

Internal employees within pharmacy at Band 3 and above will be capped at Band 3.

Interviews on 1/12/25

Course starts 23/2/26

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retails scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.