Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians. Candidates must have five GCSEs including Maths and English. The role offers an apprenticeship along with opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment. Flexible working options and generous benefits are part of the package.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Qualifications

• Minimum five GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4 including Mathematics, English, and Science qualifications.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable.
• Self-motivated and organised with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete the apprenticeship over 24 months.
• Participate in departmental training sessions to develop skills.
• Engage in ward-based learning as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Efficient under pressure

Education

Five GCSEs at grades A-C/9-4 including Maths, English, and two Sciences

Job description

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (3 POSITIONS)

The opportunity has arisen for new Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PRPT) to join our pharmacy team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where the working hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

You must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4, including Mathematics, English and Science qualifications. Previous experience of working within a pharmacy setting is desirable.

You will need to be self‑motivated, organised, able to work efficiently, to deadlines and be able to work under pressure at times. You will be expected to work through the department on a rotational basis as set out in the two year timetable, covering dispensary, pharmacy stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards and accuracy checking.

While learning the practical skills that Pharmacy Technicians require you will also undertake and complete the Pre‑Registration Pharmacy Technician qualification starting in February 2026. Completing this qualification will enable you to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

• Complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice apprenticeship over the course of 24 months.
• Spend time completing rotations within all areas of our department.
• Spend time working on mental health wards and/or community health wards to complete ward‑based learning for the apprenticeship.
• Participate in the late duty rota whereby the hours are 10-6pm.
• Take part in departmental training sessions to develop your training/learning objectives and develop leadership skills.
• Take part in the appraisal process and engage in regular 1:1 meeting with your line manager and college tutors/assessors as part of your on‑going development.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites.

Must haves for this role

• Five GCSEs or equivalent at grades A‑C /9‑4, including Mathematics, English and two Science qualifications (must have for enrolment to apprenticeship).
• Clear written and spoken English, and communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate self‑confidence and self‑motivation.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point‑by‑point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jennie Nunn on 07825904472 or email [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025