Pre-registration Cross Sector Pharmacy Technician | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A West Midlands healthcare provider seeks enthusiastic individuals for a two-year pharmacy training programme. The role includes work across GP practices and pharmacies with a focus on developing practical skills. Candidates must be willing to undertake study while working and become eligible for Pharmacy Technician registration upon completion. Apply by 8 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Gov.uk apprenticeship funding rules.
• Eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Train in GP Practice and Pharmacy Department.
• Assist in providing extended hours services.
• Develop practical experience in real work environments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability skills

Education

National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person interested in pursuing a pharmacy career in Wolverhampton? We are looking for hardworking, dynamic and bright individuals to take part in a new training role with rotation between GP surgery and Hospital settings. This is a two-year programme with one-year fixed-term contracts reviewed for renewal at the end of the first year, delivering 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Train and work across two different sectors of pharmacy – GP Practice and Pharmacy Department within the Trust.
• Receive supervision from registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists while developing practical experience in real work environments.
• Study to achieve: National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) in the workplace.
• Produce a portfolio of work and undertake competence-based assessments and training exercises as part of the programme.
• Support the main dispensary in providing extended hours services.
• Expand and broaden skills and abilities while operating under supervision, or according to approved procedures.
• Rotate across GP Practice and Hospital settings to gain broad experience in pharmaceutical services.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must meet the Gov.uk apprenticeship funding rules (Apprenticeship funding rules, 2025 to 2026).
• On successful completion, eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and reliability skills; ability to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Willingness to learn and undertake study while working, with supervision as required.

About the Trust

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a large acute and community provider in the West Midlands with multiple sites and services, including primary care networks. It offers opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills across healthcare sectors and provides access to clinical and management expertise. The Trust has been rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission in multiple areas and strives to deliver high-quality, safe care.

Application Details

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full details of role and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Monday 8 Sep 2025.