Pre-Registration Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to undertake a 27-month fixed-term apprenticeship. This role involves gaining hands-on experience under supervision, completing a Level 3 diploma, and participating in various pharmacy duties including working on real-life patient care. Applicants should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above. Excellent support for career development is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths, English Language, and one Science subject.
• Certificates must be provided prior to interview.
• Eligibility for Level 3 apprenticeships.
• Strong commitment to complete training and competency programme.
• Ability to learn new IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under supervision.
• Complete virtual guided learning and workplace training.
• Develop skills to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician.
• Participate in a rotational scheme across dispensary.
• Spend four days a week on vocational experience and one on study.

Skills

Learning new IT systems

Strong commitment

Self-motivation

Excellent work/life/study balance

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in earning a wage whilst training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification to become a Pharmacy Technician? Would you like the chance to become a Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) in the pharmacy department at St Marys Community Health Campus in Portsmouth? This is a 27‑month fixed‑term rotational training post which, after completing the apprenticeship, will enable the postholder to register as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC.

Training Programme

The postholder will perform general pharmaceutical duties under the control and supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and undertake virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training. The postholder will train and develop the skills to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and demonstrate commitment to undertake Level 3 apprenticeship within an agreed timetable. A pre‑registration pharmacy technician works at all times under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist. A rotational scheme is in operation covering the main dispensary, clozapine dispensary, distribution, clinical trials and medicines management both on site and at other Trust locations. Four days each week will be spent gaining vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma. One day per week will be spent studying the knowledge required to underpin the diploma. Your training will involve working with an educational supervisor to develop a work‑based portfolio, undertake work‑based assessments and complete all assignments and projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under supervision.
• Complete virtual guided learning and workplace training.
• Develop skills to become an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT).
• Participate in a rotational scheme across dispensary, clozapine dispensary, distribution, clinical trials, and medicines management.
• Spend four days a week on vocational experience and competency completion and one day on study for the Level 3 diploma.
• Work with an educational supervisor to develop a work‑based portfolio, undertake assessments and finish assignments/projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English Language and at least one Science subject.
• Certificates must be provided prior to interview.
• Eligibility for Level 3 apprenticeships.
• Ability to learn quickly new IT systems and embrace new technologies to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Strong commitment to complete a vigorous training and competency programme.
• Excellent work/life/study balance skills and self‑motivation.

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community and physical health services. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients, driving innovation and meeting the unique needs of the populations we serve. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training and collaborative working.

Find out more about the role of the Pharmacy Technician here: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacy-technician