Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This two-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and training, preparing you for registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Ideal for motivated individuals seeking a rewarding career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C/Level 4 or above.
• Work experience in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various areas of Pharmacy including Dispensary and Medicines Management.
• Provide support and training during the apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths, English Language and Double Science

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for a career in Pharmacy?

We are seeking enthusiastic, ambitious, and motivated individuals eager to develop their skills to become registered Pharmacy Technicians.

Bart's Health NHS Trust offers a two-year Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship program. This includes practical work-based learning and underpinning knowledge development. Support will be provided for training and professional growth.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C/Level 4 or above, including Maths, English Language, and Science (Double Science award or two separate sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics). Certificates must be provided before the interview for verification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will rotate through various areas of Pharmacy including Dispensary, Lloyd's Outpatient Pharmacy, Medicines Management, Medicines Distribution, and Technical Services.

You will gain diverse experience and training, based at:

Royal London Hospital

Applicants should be committed, hardworking, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for pursuing a career as a Pharmacy Technician.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider.

Our trust is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having recovered from special measures, we are focused on continuous service improvement for our patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim for high patient safety standards, consistent harm-free care, and timely, appropriate patient services. We also strive to be an outstanding employer where our WeCare values guide our teamwork and culture.

We are committed to inclusion, promoting a sense of belonging for every staff member. We value diversity and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £30,039 to £31,088 per year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 24 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 259-7036438GCS-A

Job location: Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark Street, London, E1 2ES

Job description

We are dedicated to providing an outstanding work environment and will support your learning to gain valuable experience. We understand flexible working needs vary; please discuss your preferences with the recruiting manager.

The full job description and person specification outline key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for details.

If you are interested in working at one of Europe's largest NHS trusts, dedicated to outstanding patient care, and want further information, please contact:

Shelly French, Head of Pharmacy Technician Development

[e-mail]

Note: Applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK should be aware that the minimum salary threshold must be met; sponsorship cannot be guaranteed due to government regulations. For more info, visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration