Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Hastings; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is offering a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician position. This apprenticeship will allow you to gain the skills needed for a Level 3 Diploma while working across different sites. Ideal candidates must have at least 4 GCSEs, including Maths and English. The role includes extensive training and responsibility in delivering pharmacy services. Benefits include NHS pension enrolment and additional staff support services.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Science GCSE is preferred but a screening assessment is acceptable.
• Must meet eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across different areas within the trust.
• Participate in a rigorous training and competency program.
• Contribute to service delivery on a flexible basis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Minimum 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above

Job description

An exciting opportunity for 1 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This apprenticeship provides the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians over two years. You will gain extensive understanding of pharmacy based knowledge whilst rotating across other areas within the trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to undertake a formal professional qualification whilst learning on the job.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s grade C/4 or above which must include Maths and English. Science GCSE is not mandatory but is preferred. If you do not hold a Science GCSE then you must be able to pass a screening assessment meeting the minimum educational requirements of Science GCSE grade C/4. Certificates will need to be provided prior to interview stage in order to be verified. Candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships.

The post holder will be based at either Conquest Hospital, Hastings or Eastbourne District General Hospital but will involve cross-site working.

You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and be able to integrate into teams.

You will need to be highly committed to achiieve this qualification as it requires participation and completion of a vigorous training and competency program. You will need to demonstrate excellent work/study/life balance skills and be very self‑motivated.

4 days each week will be work based gaining the vocational experience and completing competencies required to complete the Level 3 diploma. 1 day per week will be given to learn the knowledge required to underpin this diploma. Your training will involve working with an assessor to develop a work‑based portfolio, undertaking work‑based assessments, and completing all assignments/projects.

Trainees who successfully complete the training programme, an e‑portfolio and the end point assessment (EPA) will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to service delivery at either site on a flexible working basis which will include weekends and evenings. You will remain under supervision for the duration of the training period but may earn a degree of autonomy determined by the supervisor and successful completion of assessment or competency standards to undertake specific tasks.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Questions & Contact

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025