Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

Chelwest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

C Chel... Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a two-year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (Band 4).

The program combines on-the-job training across inpatient and outpatient dispensaries with academic study to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma and registration as a Pharmacy Technician. The role includes rotational duties, practical training, and support to pharmacists; the salary starts at 28,392–31,157 GBP per year in Year 1 at 70% of Band 4

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths, Science and English.
• Pharmacy experience prior to trainee role.
• Able to follow SOPs and policies.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance.
• Support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians; assist with medicines supply and dispensing.
• Undertake underpinning knowledge courses while working toward registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs (Maths, Science, English)

BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Pharmacy Technicians)

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Tools

JAC stock control system

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

Band 4

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 2 years (Training Contract - Apprenticeship) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend working day every 6 weeks) Job ref 289-CS-580

Site West Middlesex University Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Yr1-70% top Band 4 & Yr2-75% top Band 4 (+outer London HCAS) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Please note Salary will be as follows:

Year 1: 70% of the top of Band 4 + Outer London HCAS

Year 2: 75% of the top of Band 4 + Outer London HCAS

We are looking for a TWO enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our progressive pharmacy team at West Middlesex University Hospital part of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an Apprenticeship program, gaining experience in various areas of pharmacy within the Hospital.

This is a two year training course (apprenticeship) expected to commence on 3-February-2027.

Main duties of the job

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

The rota will run across both West Middlesex and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital sites.

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

The successful candidates will work in an environment that will support patients with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, as well as manufacturing sterile products.

The appointed candidates will need to demonstrate that they are patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and are 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 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.

For further details, please contact:Justyna Papior, Senior Principal Pharmacy Technician MMT and E&T ([e-mail])

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please see the attached Job description and person specifications located under the supporting documents heading.

Person specification

Essential and desirable

• 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C or above including Maths, Science and English or BTEC Certificate in Science or equivalent
• Pharmacy experience
• Able to demonstrate completion of assigned tasks e.g. Studies undertaken resulted in qualification
• Able to work to standard operating procedure and policies
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to work
• Ability to organise & prioritise workload
• Word processing, e-mail, accurate date entry skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work under supervision
• Ability to supervise and participate in the training of others
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Enthusiasm for position
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff
• Ability to cope well within a busy environment
• Good initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to met deadlines
• Good ability to work independantly
• Good ability to organise own work
• Good time management
• Satisfactory manual dexterity required of all activities
• Capable of moderate physical activity - sometimes for heavy loads
• Hard working and conscientious
• Good team player and demonstrates reliability
• Punctual
• Demonstrates awareness of self-development
• Demonstrates evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust PROUD values
• Prior knowledge/achievement of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills
• Patient counselling and customer care
• Dispensing experience
• Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Ability to use JAC stock control system
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Interpret & dispense prescriptions accurately
• Effectively provide advice to patients regarding medicines

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Justyna Papior Job title Senior Principal Pharmacy Technician MMT and E&T Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02083215224 Additional information Zainab Al Baghdadi, Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

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The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for 'Recruitment team, Human Resources Department'.