Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Annex 21

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is offering a two-year Band 4 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, providing essential training and hands-on experience. Applicants must have 4 GCSEs with specific grades and strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will gain practical pharmacy training while earning a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. The role ensures support in professional qualification essential for registration with the GPhC and provides a great opportunity for career growth within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Team player with strong collaborative skills required.
• Must demonstrate effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble all pharmaceuticals accurately.
• Participate fully in the training program for vocational qualification.
• Complete all mandatory tasks required for BTEC Diploma.

Skills

Good verbal skills

Good written skills

Ability to be a team player

Good time management skills

Proactive

Education

4 GCSEs ’C’ grade or above in English, mathematics, Chemistry, and one other science

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Band: 4 (Annex 21)
Main Area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 4 (Annex 21)
Contract: Fixed term – 2 years (01/09/2025 to 31/08/2027)
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job Ref: 287-DTC-110-25
Department: LUH – 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)
Site: Aintree University Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £27,485 – £30,162 per annum (Yearly)
Closing Date: 29/12/2025 23:59

Job Overview

Liverpool University Hospitals is offering a two‑year training opportunity to earn a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. Applicants must have at least four GCSEs at grade C (or above) in English Language, Maths, Science (core subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Combined Science) and another GCSE. Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2 are accepted. If you lack a core Science, an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy and two years of experience as a pharmacy assistant may be considered equivalent.

Applicants must be available to start on 16/02/2026, with college enrolment before 23/02/2025. This Band 4 annex 21 training post pays 70% of the Band 4 pay scale in the first year and increases to 75% in the second year. Pay protection will be considered for current NHS employees.

This post is an apprenticeship and course fees are funded via the Apprenticeship Levy (public funds). Eligibility will be assessed at interview and prior to any offer. If you are not eligible for apprenticeship funding, your application may be withdrawn.

Applicants are applying for a position in one of our larger hospital sites (Aintree or Royal Liverpool) and your preferred location may not be guaranteed.

Main Duties of the Job

Liverpool University Hospitals will provide the support you need to obtain your professional qualification in which, once completed, you will be enabled to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Students must attend an online tutorial from Bradford College one day a week whilst the remainder of the working week will be on the job experience. Students must satisfy all requirements as instructed by academic staff, including all assignments, assessments and examinations to qualify as a registered pharmacy technician.

Detailed Job Description & Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble all pharmaceuticals, including extemporaneously prepared products, according to prevailing policies and procedures.
• Participate fully in training through rotations within the department.
• Carry out all duties required within each section to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Please refer to the detailed job description attached.

Person Specification

Skills – Essential Criteria

• Good verbal skills
• Good written skills
• Ability to be a team player

Other – Essential Criteria

• Flexible
• Good time management skills
• Proactive

Knowledge – Essential Criteria

• NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Demonstrable ability to work accurately
• Attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications – Essential Criteria

• 4 GCSEs ’C’ grade or above in English, mathematics, Chemistry and one other science

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we welcome applicants from under‑represented groups including black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and ages 16‑24.

Safeguarding, DBS and Visa

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £23 (standard disclosure) or £43 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.50 (standard) and £54.50 (enhanced). From April 2017, skilled visa applicants and their adult dependants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website – https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

This organisation has a zero‑tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding children and adults’ policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation. All employees (and volunteers) are expected to maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training.

Application Instructions

All preferred email accounts should be monitored for contact regarding your application. Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; confirm your employment within your application form.

Trust policy requires that we reserve the right to close vacancies once a minimum number of applications have been received. Please apply without delay.

Documents to Download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 412.8 KB)
• OH Risk ID Form (PDF, 344.6 KB)
• Recruitment Documents (PDF, 383.5 KB)
• Life at LUHFT Benefits (PDF, 333.2 KB)

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Contact

Name: Lisa Preston
Job Title: Education and Training Technician
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone Number: 01515292219

Additional Information: Tracy Jones
0151 7062090
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