Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Apprenticeship

North London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Job summary

North London NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a two-year Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience and work toward the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice with the University of East Anglia, aiming to register with the GPhC.

Successful candidates must start in February 2027 and have at least four GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A–C including English, Maths and Science.
• Commitment to a 2-year training programme starting February 2027.
• Enrolment in Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship with University of East Anglia.
• GPhC registration on completion.

Skills

Patient-focused

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Quick learner

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Job description

Are you passionate about healthcare and science? Ready to kick-start your career in pharmacy? This is your chance to join our dynamic 2027-2029 cohort of Trainee Pharmacy Technicians and embark on a journey towards becoming a fully qualified, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered Pharmacy Technician!

As part of our two-year training programme, you’ll receive hands-on experience, developing essential skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. You’ll also work towards earning the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice Apprenticeship with the prestigious University of East Anglia. At the end of your training, you’ll be equipped with the expertise and qualifications to register with the GPhC and start your exciting career in pharmacy. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and make a difference in the healthcare field. If you’re ready to take on this incredible opportunity and help shape the future of pharmacy, we want to hear from you! Please note: The successful candidate must be available to commence employment in February 2027, in line with the scheduled start of the apprenticeship programme., A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A

• - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:
• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent
• PLEASE NOTE that English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is not an equivalent to GCSE English Grade C/Level 4 or above and does not meet the entry requirements.
• You will also need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner and be committed to the 2 year training programme. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working is essential.

Working for North London NHS Foundation Trust Why choose to join the North London NHS Foundation Trust? We believe that by working together, our Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave allowance and NHS pension scheme
• We have excellent internal staff network support groups.
• The postholder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars.