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

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician for a 24-month programme in Luton. This role offers the chance to gain a Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification through practical training and rotations across various healthcare settings. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Math and must be able to work full-time, including weekends. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs at A-C Grade in English and Math.
• Basic IT skills required including Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting or pharmacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete a range of tasks within timescales and standards.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Learn new IT systems quickly and work accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office

Patient confidentiality understanding

Education

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

Job description

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

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.

Eligibility 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

Main duties of the job

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.

The academic element of the programme will be delivered remotely by Skills4Pharmacy. Protected study time will be included within your working week, completion of assignments in your own time will also be required.

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

The PTPT is supported throughout the training and work experience, and with support, will learn to complete a range of tasks within timescales to a competent standard. The PTPTs are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be able to quickly learn new IT systems, be able to work efficiently and accurately, pay attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team.

This post is offered on a 24-month fixed term contract, with working hours of 37.5 hours per week and includes working Saturdays, Bank Holidays as per the rota. full-time Monday to Friday, with weekends and Bank holidays on a rota basis.

The full job description outlines the key duties and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification highlights the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Both are available in the attachments on this page. The successful candidates will need to ensure that they meet all the essential criteria within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education/experience

• GCSEs at A-C Grade or 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting/pharmacy

Knowledge and skills

• Understands the importance of Patient confidentiality
• Good written and Verbal communication skills
• Evidence of ability to problem solve
• Able to work in a busy environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Luton and Central Bedfordshire Mental Health Unit

ELFT Lead pharmacy technician & EPD for PTPT’s

Luton and Central Bedfordshire Mental Health Unit