Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – Band 4

Chelwest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

C Chel... Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a two-year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (Band 4).

The program combines on-the-job training across inpatient and outpatient dispensaries with academic study to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma and registration as a Pharmacy Technician. The role includes rotational duties, practical training, and support to pharmacists; the salary starts at 28,392–31,157 GBP per year in Year 1 at 70% of Band 4

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths, Science and English.
• Pharmacy experience prior to trainee role.
• Able to follow SOPs and policies.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance.
• Support Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians; assist with medicines supply and dispensing.
• Undertake underpinning knowledge courses while working toward registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs (Maths, Science, English)

BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Pharmacy Technicians)

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills

Tools

JAC stock control system

Job description

C Chel... Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering a two-year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (Band 4).

The program combines on-the-job training across inpatient and outpatient dispensaries with academic study to achieve a BTEC Level 3 Diploma and registration as a Pharmacy Technician. The role includes rotational duties, practical training, and support to pharmacists; the salary starts at 28,392–31,157 GBP per year in Year 1 at 70% of Band 4