NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Pharmacy Services
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Technical Apprenticeship)
Full Time (36 hours) – 2 Years Fixed‑Term Contract, based across Pharmacy Services within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
NHSGGC Pharmacy Services are recruiting Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (Technical Apprenticeship). This is a fantastic opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ and become a highly trained Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive two‑year training programme that includes completing an SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 8 and a Professional Development Award in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 7. Trainees who complete both qualifications within the programme will then be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
You will study for your PDA online and have on‑the‑job training with an assigned educational mentor who will support your learning and development throughout the training period. You may need to study in your own time, so you will need to be organised, self‑motivated and have a desire to succeed. You will work alongside a dedicated team of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Support Workers and Pharmacists to gain experience in all aspects of the role. Multiple posts are based throughout Pharmacy Greater Glasgow & Clyde, within both acute hospitals and primary care teams. You will be required to rotate to other sites for parts of your training.
Responsibilities (depending on base)
* Work as part of the multi‑disciplinary health care team, dealing with patients and their medicinal needs.
* Medicines management including dispensing and ordering medicines either in acute sites or community pharmacy.
* Stock management and distribution of medicines, audits and data collection.
* Ward services including near‑patient dispensing services.
* Work within an aseptic unit preparing intravenous preparations.
* Work‑based assessments and development of a portfolio of evidence as required.
* Successful completion of any rotations required.
* Work on various sites throughout your 2‑year training as part of a Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician rota.
Eligibility and Requirements
* Four National 5 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) at Grade A‑C in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English/ESOL – (essential).
* Completion of the Access to Pharmacy Course (SCQF Level 5) – (essential).
* Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) – (essential).
* Good IT skills – (essential).
* Experience of team‑working – (essential).
Key Terms and Conditions
* Your training will be with an accredited education provider.
* You will be registered with Skills Development Scotland as a Technical Apprentice.
* Successful applicants will start on 7 September 2026.
Salary
* Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 1: 70% – £23,977 per annum.
* Band 4 Annexe 21 Year 2: 75% – £25,690 per annum.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 4 starting salary scale.
Equal Opportunities
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we do not support visa applications for this post.
#J-18808-Ljbffr