Pre-registration Trainee, Pharmacy Technician

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in the UK is seeking a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician for a 24-month training program. This role involves working with pharmacy teams across multiple settings such as hospitals and community pharmacies, contributing to patient care. Candidates must have essential qualifications as listed and will need to complete mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers. This position offers a structured training plan, with protected study time included.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications as listed in the Person Specification must be provided.
• Candidates must achieve mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Learn and work with pharmacy teams in primary and secondary care.
• Provide a high-quality, patient-focused service in various settings.

Job description

Pre-registration Trainee, Pharmacy Technician – NHS Scotland

Overview

Join NHS Scotland as a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician and develop your career in community pharmacies, hospitals and GP practices. The SQA Diploma in Pharmacy Services is a 24‑month programme covering professional development and SVQ training at SCQF levels 7 and 8. One day per week is protected study time and trainees are expected to study an additional 4 hours each week.

Key Details

• Band 4 Annex 21 Paragraph 2 (ii)
• Year 1: 70% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
• Year 2: 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
• Hours of work: 37 hours per week, contributing to weekend and public holiday rotas
• Start date: w/c Monday 2nd March 2026 – a fixed start date
• Training location: 1 × GP Practice/Carseview (Dundee) and 1 × GP Practice/Perth Royal Infirmary (P&K)

Responsibilities

Your role will be varied, learning and working with pharmacy teams in primary and secondary care, including hospitals, community pharmacies, GP practices, care homes and patients’ own homes to provide a high‑quality, patient‑focused service.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must have the essential qualifications as listed in the Person Specification. All relevant certificates must be provided. Candidates who do not state all essential qualifications will not be shortlisted.

Training Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to achieve mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct throughout employment.

Application Process

• Apply on Jobtrain – do not upload a CV.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• If invited to interview, contact the hiring manager for special requirements.
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Informal Enquiries

Karine Loudon – Lead Pharmacy Technician, General Practice Clinical Pharmacy Service – [e-mail] (Tel: [phone])

Karen Strachan – Specialist Pharmacy Technician, Dundee HSCP – [e-mail] (Tel: [phone])

Karolina Cerkaska – Specialist Pharmacy Technician, P&K HSCP – [e-mail] (Tel: [phone])

Equal Opportunities

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and aim for the workforce to be truly representative.