Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Technical Services ONLY)
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Job Summary
Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with opportunities for progression? You will work in a supportive environment with experienced staff, gaining skills and knowledge in both clinical and technical areas of pharmacy. This position will be a fixed rotation in the Technical Services area of the Pharmacy Department. We are offering a full‑time, fixed‑term training post leading to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship after 2 years of study and on‑the‑job training, enabling you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician upon completion.
To apply for the post you will require four GCSE (Grade C/level 4 or above) or equivalent in the following subjects: Maths, English Language and Science or Double Science.
Qualifications and Eligibility
* Four GCSE (Grade C/level 4 or above) in Maths, English Language, and Science / Double Science.
* Must meet apprenticeship funding rules.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Participate in a structured training programme delivered in partnership with an accredited education provider.
* Gain hands‑on experience in the hospital pharmacy, including dispensary, aseptic services, pharmacy stores and ward‑based services.
* Support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy services.
* Balance work‑based learning and study time to meet educational and professional standards set by the GPhC.
* Require completion of a portfolio of evidence and pass assessments as part of qualification.
Contact
Please contact Laura Adams, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training.
Person Specification
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Ability to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to work to deadlines in a high‑pressure environment
Essential Experience
* Experience dealing with the public and challenging situations
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience in a dispensary setting either in community or hospital
Essential Education & Qualifications
* GCSE Maths at grade C (level 4 or above), English and Science at C (level 4 or above) and at least three other subjects at GCSE level at grade C or equivalent
Desirable Education & Qualifications
* Pharmacy Services Skills Level 2 QCF Qualification or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Pharmacy Department, Hereford County Hospital
Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Job Details
Date posted: 06 January 2026
Band: 4
Salary: 70% of B4 for Year 1 & 75% of B4 for Year 2
Contract: Fixed‑term, 24 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 229‑CS‑7693736
Location: Pharmacy Department, Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER
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