Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice) | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is recruiting Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians as Apprentices. This two-year fixed-term training contract includes both theoretical and practical work-based training. Ideal candidates should possess GCSE passes in key subjects and demonstrate a strong commitment to training. Benefits include career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GCSEs (A* to C) in English, Math, Science plus one other subject.
• Submission of qualification certificates/ENIC statement required before interview.
• Access to HE qualifications or degrees with pharmacology content are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in theoretical and practical training in pharmacy.
• Maintain sufficient progress and meet training requirements.

Skills

Patient focused

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Ability to adapt

Keen to get involved

Quick learner

Education

GCSE Level in English, Math, Science

Job description

Overview

Always wanted to start a career within Pharmacy but didnt know where to start? We are recruiting Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians to join the Imperial College NHS Trust as an Apprentice!

The course is challenging and requires studying in your own time so an aptitude to learning is required. Apply now and let your passion for pharmacy shine!

As a Pharmacy Technician apprentice, youll participate in a fixed term training programme. Involving work-based training and formal study (underpinning knowledge). Youll need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, a quick learner, ability to adapt, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme.

This is a two year fixed term training contract enabling the post holder undertake a structured and comprehensive training and education programme whilst working towards gaining the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship which meets the GPhCs regulation for registration to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Responsibilities and training details

• Youll participate in theoretical day-release training provided by a commissioned education provider and practical on the job training where you will undertake technical duties in dispensing and supply of medicines. There is limited opportunity to undertake the reconstitution of cytotoxic and other aseptically prepared items.
• The post holder is required to maintaining sufficient progress and meet the training and assessment requirements of the course. Successful appraisal and completion of the first year is a requirement for entry into the second year. Completion of a portfolio of evidence within the allocated time is essential.

Eligibility and criteria

• Have the equivalent of 9 to 4 or A* to C pass at GCSE Level in English Lan, Math, Science plus 1 other subject pass.
• Overseas qualifications - require ENIC Statement of Comparability, number required on application form.
• You cannot be considered with Access to HE qualifications or Degrees if they contain pharmacology content.
• Education provider reviews qualifications, submission of qualification certificates/ENIC statement of comparability are required before interview.

Interview and assessment

• Interviews to be held on the 3rd & 4th December 2025 - applicants must be available on this date.
• Assessment activities are used as part of the application process.

Additional information

• For further information, please email [e-mail]
• Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
• We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.
• The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
• This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025

Important notice

This is an apprenticeship role that is subject to eligibility criteria and successful completion of assessments during the selection process.