Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in London is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide patient-focused support. The role involves working across various departments managing medication supply and assisting healthcare professionals. Full in-house training is provided to support professional development. Candidates must be willing to commit to studying alongside their duties. Flexible working arrangements are also encouraged, advising early applications due to competitive interest.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is Patient Focused.
• Ability to cope with the discipline of studying while working.
• Candidates with equivalent or higher qualifications in pharmacy are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with their medications.
• Manage the supply of medicines and assist Pharmacists.
• Manufacture sterile products in a patient care environment.

Skills

Patient Focused

Good interpersonal skills

Quick learner

Team collaboration

Education

Equivalent qualification in pharmacy

Job description

Overview

The successful applicants will be expected to work on a rotational basis across our Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance sections on both Chelsea Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital sites.

Training & Certification

Full practical training will be provided in‑house with a competency‑based programme. You will be expected to undertake underpinning knowledge courses working towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

You will support patients with their medications, manage the supply of medicines and assist Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, as well as manufacture sterile products within an environment that supports patient care.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated individual who is Patient Focused, has good interpersonal and communication skills, is a quick learner, keen to get involved and committed to the training programme. Good ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential; therefore a professional approach is key. Candidates who hold equivalent qualification at the same level or a higher‑level qualification in the pharmacy field will not be considered, as these individuals are not eligible for apprenticeship funding.

Commitment to Training

Candidates must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.

About Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates two main acute hospital sites – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital – along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

Equality & EEO

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.