Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Luton & Beds site)

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Luton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is offering a 24-month Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship in Luton, starting in February 2026. The program provides theoretical and practical training through diverse rotations in multiple sites, preparing you for a rewarding career as a Pharmacy Technician. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Math, be over 16 years old, and demonstrate self-motivation and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs at A-C Grade or equivalent in English and Math.
• Potential apprentices must be 16 years old or above.
• Must NOT hold an equivalent or higher previous qualification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in theoretical and practical on-the-job training.
• Engage in multi-sector rotations across various sites.
• Provide support to the Pharmacy team during training.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

GCSEs at A-C Grade or 4-9 in English and Math

Job description

ELFT is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Apprentice to join our Pharmacy team for Feb 2026 intake! This 24-month multi-sector programme gives you the skills and knowledge to gain a Pharmacy Technician Level 3 and launch your career in Pharmacy.

The programme will combine studying and showing competence whilst gaining experience within the different rotations. Receive top quality training preparing you to deliver the best care to patients. On completion, you will be eligible to register with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician (subject to the entry criteria).

Pharmacy technicians are in high demand, and this role is the perfect stepping stone to a long term career in NHS pharmacy. As a PTPT apprentice, you will benefit from a wide range of multi-sector rotations designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed as a Pharmacy Technician.

You will participate in theoretical and practical on the job training. Core rotation will be based at Luton mental health centre but also involves travel between sites including dispensary, Bedfordshire community health service, Luton and Dunstable hospital, Bedford Hospital and Halfway community pharmacy. You will also gain experience in community mental health transformation and medicines safety.

Throughout the 24-month programme, you will be supported by an ES, and you will also have access to PS at each placement, ensuring you receive tailored guidance and development.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following requirements:

• GCSEs at A-C Grade or 4-9 or equivalent in English and Math.
• Potential apprentices must be 16 years old or above (there is no upper age limit).
• Must NOT hold an equivalent or higher previous qualification in a related subject to the apprenticeship being offered
• You must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.
• If you are on a Visa, it must cover the length of the apprenticeship contract.
• You must be able to access public funds.
• You must be able to work 37.5 hours a week including working Saturdays and Bank Holidays as per the rota.
• Must NOT be in full time education by starting date of apprenticeship

This is a challenging and rewarding programme that requires commitment, self-motivation, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. In return, you will gain the opportunity to train to build a successful career as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.