Pre-registration Trainee Technician

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Pre-registration Trainee Technician apprenticeship to develop skills in hospital pharmacy. The programme provides on-the-job training and online learning with Buttercups to achieve a Level 3 qualification and eligibility to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.

Applicants must be 18+, hold 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and two science subjects, and be able to demonstrate commitment to coursework and working accurately in a

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ at start of the programme.
• Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education.
• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English, Maths and 2 science subjects.

Responsibilities

• Training and supervision to achieve routine technical work in rotation(s) including dispensary, procurement office and stock management.
• Provide limited cover for more senior staff under supervision.
• Organise and prioritise work; maintain safe systems of work and follow SOPs.
• Contribute to development of section/work practices and departmental procedures.
• Reflect the day-to-day plan of the section to ensure efficient service to patients.
• Participate in hospital-based staff appraisal system and audits.
• Work extended hours/flexible hours as required (weekends/Bank Holidays).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs incl English, Maths and 2 science subjects

Job description

Pre-registration Trainee Technician

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic candidate to develop skills and knowledge in all areas of the hospital pharmacy.The apprenticeship involves on-the-job training and day release (on-line remote learning) with Buttercups training provider to attain a Level 3 qualification. On successful completion of the training programme you will be able to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Annex 21 covers trainees who enter the NHS & undertake their training whilst an employee. Annex 21 pay is determined as a percentage of the maximum qualified rate.

Successful applicants:Will be aged 18+ (no upper limit)Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded educationCan hold a degree but not in the area in which the apprenticeship aligns with the pharmacy framework.You must have 5 GCSEs at grade C (or above) or equivalent to include English, Maths, and 2 science subjects. Candidates who do not hold a sufficient Science GCSE must be able to demonstrate experience working in a pharmacy environment as a pharmacy assistant for a minimum of 1 year.You need to be committed to learning and completing coursework to deadlines.You must be able to work accurately, communicate effective and be a good team player.Certificates of qualifications will need to be provided prior to interview stage to be verified by theEducation Provider and confirmation of eligibility.

Main duties of the job

Training and supervision will be provided to achieve the following:

Work in and become competent in the routine technical work in each element of the rotation including in the dispensary (inpatient, outpatient and satellites), procurement office and stock management on the wards.When required, provide limited cover for more senior staff, under the guidance and supervision of an experienced Technician or Pharmacist.Identify and resolve own errors and those of junior staff.Be able to organise and prioritise work.Maintain safe systems of work and work proactively to avoid errors, complaints and incidents.Observe standard operating procedures (SOPs) in every section of the rotation.Contribute to the development of section/speciality work practices by reporting variations from procedures to senior staff.Contribute to the preparation of departmental procedures when required.Work according to the day-to-day plan of the section in which you are in ensuring an efficient quality service to patients. To support other colleagues with less experience in section of rotation. Participate in hospital-based staff appraisal system.Contribute to the departmental audit programme.Participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care for the people that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Work according to the day-to-day plan of the section in which you are in ensuring an efficient quality service to patients. To support other colleagues with less experience in section of rotation. Participate in hospital-based staff appraisal system.Contribute to the departmental audit programme.Participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Please refer to the attached detailed job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

• Education and Qualifications


• Experience


• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities


• Personal Qualities

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.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£33,262 to £36,027 a yearper annum (incl. of HCAA)