Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for two Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to undertake a fixed-term apprenticeship. Candidates will receive both on-the-job training and formal education leading to a recognized qualification. Applicants must have 4 GCSEs at grade C or above. The role involves assisting in pharmacy services and requires weekend and late shift availability.

Qualifications

• Experience of customer care.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy / experience of working in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 'on-the-job' training for pharmacy services.
• Assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians.
• Work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Good written communication skills on application form

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent)

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 23 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to train as Pharmacy Technicians. This is a fixed-term, two-year Apprenticeship that combines "on-the-job" experience with both face-to-face and virtual learning delivered by the University of East Anglia. Upon successful completion, candidates will gain a recognised qualification suitable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is evolving rapidly and now extends across all areas of pharmacy services. Pharmacy Technicians play a vital part in ensuring that departments deliver efficient, timely, and friendly services to both wards and patients.

These positions will be based at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, although travel to regional study days and the Bedford Hospital site will be required. Applicants must hold four GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics, English, a Science subject, and one other.

Please note that some weekend and late shifts will be expected as part of the role.

For further information, please contact Karen Scott at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on 01582 497451 (Monday to Thursday).

Main duties of the job

• To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking an approved Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful.
• PTPTs are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.
• With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.
• To participate in "on-the-job" training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking the UEA Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (NVQ Level 4).
• Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.
• With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent)

Skills

• Good written communication skills on application form

Knowledge

• Experience of customer care
• Knowledge of Pharmacy / experience of working in Pharmacy

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience, salary to be calculated dependent upon age and NHS experience.