Pre- Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician HMP Woodhill

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milton Keynes seeks a pre-registration pharmacy technician for an apprenticeship. This role involves working under supervision to dispense medications and participate in the training course to achieve the necessary qualifications. Candidates will be responsible for ensuring safety, security, and accuracy in patient care. The position provides a chance to grow in a dynamic healthcare environment, closing applications on December 4, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must complete the Pharmacy Technician course within set deadlines.
• Ability to document patient care accurately.
• Knowledge of pharmacy standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and issue prescriptions under supervision.
• Maintain security and safety protocols at all times.
• Provide advice on medication usage to patients.

Skills

Accuracy in dispensing prescriptions

Understanding of controlled drugs procedures

Compassion and understanding for service users

Education

Enrolled in a GPhC approved Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship

Job description

A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a training post, to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a GPhC approved Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship course.

This will involve working as part of the HMP Woodhill Pharmacy team and completing assignments/exams as set by the training provider.

The pre-registration pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician carrying out all the required duties of a registered pharmacy technician. This will include working in the HMP Woodhill Pharmacy Dispensary & completing clinical tasks, taking into consideration the high level of security which must be maintained at all times.

This is an apprenticeship post and will include working remotely 1 day per week to attend a virtual classroom and/or undertake study as per training provider and the apprenticeship requirements.

The training course duration is 2 years. Success is determined by completing set assignments/assessments, attending ‘12-week reviews’ and meeting the ‘end-point assessment’ criteria.

• To complete all tasks in accordance with the relevant legislation, local standard operating procedures, and local Medicines Policy
• To accurately dispense, and issue prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
• To receive prescriptions and orders from other healthcare and medical staff, in accordance with dispensary procedures.
• To participate in the operation of efficient stock control and management systems for the various areas within the pharmacy and the prison wings
• To accurately document all relevant information pertaining to patient care using the electronic patient notes and prescribing systems
• To maintain all necessary records including the use of computer equipment and other appropriate documents.
• To contribute to the smooth running of the dispensary, including where necessary cover for other staff.
• To provide medical wings and units with medicines optimisation services, under the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacist.

We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.

With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.

• To instruct clinical staff in the correct procedures for record keeping, security and storage of controlled drugs
• To maintain a safe system of work at all times, including the knowledge of and abiding by the fire precautions, departmental and trust safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• To promote the professional image of pharmacy within the Trust by ensuring the standard of dress and behaviour reflect the professional service offered by the pharmacy department.
• To work at other HMP pharmacy sites when necessary
• To maintain high levels of personal safety and security, be constantly vigilant and adhere to security protocols at all times.
• To ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported within the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines; whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions.
• To adhere to GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals at all times
• To successfully complete the requirements of the pharmacy technician course/ qualification within the deadline set, meeting the GPhC standards for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians
• To meet the various requirements of the apprenticeship scheme, including ‘off the job training’ and completion of 12-week reviews
• To undertake medicine optimisation competency, inclusive of medicine reconciliation and patient counselling, under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician
• To provide patients and service users with advice and guidance on how to take their medicines effectively
• To undertake the final accuracy checking competency (as per course requirements) under the supervision of a pharmacist or qualified pharmacy technician
• To have compassion and understanding for all service users and staff, demonstrating role‑model behaviour at all times

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025