Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare trust in London is seeking a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician for a two-year training contract. The successful candidate will rotate through various pharmacy departments, gaining valuable experience while working towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills are essential. This is a full-time position with a salary between £29,651 to £31,312 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of GCSE grades A*-C in Maths, English and Science.
• Previous pharmacy experience is essential.
• Commitment to study and flexible with time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different departments within Pharmacy.
• Work towards attaining a BTEC Level 3 Diploma.
• Gain experience working with the Medicines Management team.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

IT skills

Education

GCSE grades A-C in Maths, English and Science

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at London Northwest University Hospital NHS Trust for a forward-thinking, ambitious pre-registration Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a two-year training contract. We are looking for a versatile individual who is able to cope with high pressure situations within the workplace and who demonstrates the ability to adapt to meet an ever advancing service. The successful student must be able to prioritize their own workload and demonstrate flexibility within time constraints. You will rotate through several departments within Pharmacy such as Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, Homecare, Technical Services and Purchasing to gain a full understanding of the service we provide and also gain experience working on wards with our dedicated Medicines Management team.

Main duties of the job

The successful student must be able to prioritize their own workload and demonstrate flexibility within time constraints. You will rotate through several departments within Pharmacy such as Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, Homecare, Technical Services and Purchasing to gain a full understanding of the service we provide and also gain experience working on wards with our dedicated Medicines Management team.

As a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician you will work towards attaining a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. Successful completion of both courses will enable you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), paving the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career.We expect candidates to have strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills and a commitment to study. Previous hospital Pharmacy experience and an NVQ/QCF level 2 in Pharmacy would be desirable but are not prerequisites of the post.

You must be able to provide evidence of GCSE grades A*-C (4-9) in Maths, English and Science or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English with a GCSE in Science.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year Annex 30 of the NHS standard terms

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8939KS

Job locations

1 post at Northwick park Hospital

Watford Road, Harrow

London

HA1 3UJ

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Experience & Skills Essential

• Previous pharmacy experience
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of using pharmacy computer system

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE grades A-C (4-9) in Maths, English and Science or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English with a GCSE in Science.

Desirable

• BTEC Level 2 qualification or equivalent in science.

Person Specification Experience & Skills Essential

• Previous pharmacy experience
• Numeracy, literacy and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of using pharmacy computer system

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE grades A-C (4-9) in Maths, English and Science or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English with a GCSE in Science.

Desirable

• BTEC Level 2 qualification or equivalent in science.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

1 post at Northwick park Hospital

Watford Road, Harrow

London

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

1 post at Northwick park Hospital

Watford Road, Harrow

London

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)