Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS Jobs; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Chelmsford invites applications for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. You will study for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice via the University of East Anglia, with a February 2027 cohort and a 37.5-hour week across Chelmsford and other EPUT locations.

The role requires strong English and Maths GCSEs, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent, a full driving licence, and eligibility for apprenticeship funding. Sponsorship not offered for this post.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A*-C (new 9-4) including English at C/Level 4 or above and Maths or equivalent.
• IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components) or Functional Skills if English is not first language.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential due to locations across the EPUT Region.
• Full-time apprenticeship post; eligibility for apprenticeship funding will be assessed.
• UEA Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme; applicants must start February 2027 cohort.

Skills

Commitment to private study

English proficiency

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

You will work within the pharmacy environment while studying for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice through the University of East Anglia. The next cohort begins in February 2027 and we are looking for the successful candidate to be in post for that time. The programme will combine some or all of the following elements: work-based learning, distance learning, classroom learning (face-to-face or video), residential study days, network study days, private study and completion of assignments. It will require a very strong commitment to private study in your own time. You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including: GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2* GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2 GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent In place of English and maths GCSEs, we may be able to consider Functional Skills L2. For applicants whose first language is not English, we may require evidence of proficiency in English (including reading, writing, speaking and listening) at the following level: IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components) We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications and recognise some applicants might take a mixture of different qualifications. If you hold or are working towards any alternative qualifications at a similar level, including any qualifications taken outside of the UK, we will work with your employer/prospective employer to establish eligibility for entry to the course. The training post is based initially at our pharmacy in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG, working 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required) but will require working in our clinical locations across the EPUT Region which spans the whole county. As such a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as many of the locations are not accessible by public transport. We are looking for candidates who can start in time for the February 2027 Cohort for the University of East Anglia (UEA). If you feel you have the personal qualities required for this apprenticeship post. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Appointment to this role is subject to applicants meeting the eligibility requirements for apprenticeship funding and the University of East Anglia (UEA) Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme. Applicants who already hold pharmacy-related qualifications, including qualifications obtained overseas, will be required to declare these as part of the application and eligibility process. Previous qualifications and prior learning will be assessed to determine eligibility for apprenticeship funding and whether any recognition of prior learning applies.

£24,853 (role is a proportion of Band 4 in line with annex 21 of AfC)