Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applicants to join a two-year apprenticeship to train as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma while working across multiple pharmacy areas, gaining hands-on experience in dispensaries, procurement, clinical trials, and medicines management.

You will rotate between West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, receive in-house practical training, and work toward becoming

Qualifications

• Willing to follow a training programme combining study and practical work.
• Able to commit up to 10 hours per week for private study.
• Demonstrates patient-focused approach and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance sections.
• Support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in day-to-day duties and in manufacturing sterile products.
• Contribute to safe medicine supply and medicines management for patients.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Self-motivated

Interpersonal

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to study

Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

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