Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is offering an exciting opportunity for a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician. This two-year training program involves rotations through various pharmacy departments, working towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma. Candidates should have strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills and must meet GCSE grade requirements. The role offers valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills and a commitment to study.
• Previous hospital Pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
• Evidence of GCSE grades or Functional Skills Level 2 required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through several departments within Pharmacy.
• Work towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technicians.
• Gain experience working on wards with the Medicines Management team.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Education

GCSE grades A*-C in Maths, English and Science

NVQ/QCF level 2 in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at London Northwest University Hospital NHS Trust for a forward-thinking, ambitious pre-registration Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a two-year training contract. We are looking for a versatile individual who can cope with high pressure situations and adapt to an ever-advancing service. The successful student must prioritize their own workload and demonstrate flexibility within time constraints.

Training and Rotation

You will rotate through several departments within Pharmacy such as Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, Homecare, Technical Services and Purchasing to gain a full understanding of the service we provide and also gain experience working on wards with our dedicated Medicines Management team. The position offers a total of four posts, with two available at Ealing Hospital and two at Northwick Park Hospital. As a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician you will work towards attaining a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. Successful completion of both courses will enable you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills and a commitment to study.
• Previous hospital Pharmacy experience and an NVQ/QCF level 2 in Pharmacy would be desirable but are not prerequisites.

Eligibility

You must be able to provide evidence of GCSE grades A*-C (4-9) in Maths, English and Science or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English with a GCSE in Science.

About the Trust

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our Facilities

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.