Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician for a 27-month training post. The successful candidate will participate in various pharmacy services, engage in blended learning through a GPhC-accredited programme, and commit to the entire training period. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including on-site leisure facilities and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Monthly pay at Annex 21: 70% of top of Band 4

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• UK resident for the last three years with a right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to a 27-month training period with final registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational timetable covering various pharmacy services.
• Complete all theoretical and practical training to meet provider requirements.

Job description

Overview

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to study towards a national qualification leading to registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The role is a 27‑month training post based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational timetable covering inpatient and clinical trials dispensaries, aseptic areas for TPN and cytotoxic manufacturing, medicines information stores and distribution and procurement, clinical ward pharmacy services, and medicines optimisation.
• Supervised training and blended learning through a GPhC‑accredited programme, including 20% off‑the‑job learning time.
• Allocate 6–8 study hours per week in own time plus weekly allocated study sessions at work.
• Complete all theoretical and practical training to meet provider requirements in a timely manner.
• Attend planned training events, professional development opportunities, and weekend/public holiday rota services.

Qualifications

• UK resident for the last three years with a right to work in the UK.
• No sponsorship support for this post.
• Commitment to a 27‑month training period with final registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Benefits

• Monthly pay at Annex 21: 70% of top of Band 4 in the first year, 75% in the second year.
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility outside core hours and weekend and bank holiday rota work.
• On‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel, free parking and rail links.
• 24/7 hot food, staff pod break spaces, flexible working arrangements including part‑time, job‑share, term‑time and flexible start/finish times.

Additional Information

Interview week commences 15 December 2025. The vacancy closes at midnight 4 December 2025.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.