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Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice
Main area Pharmacy Dept Grade Apprentice Contract 24 months (Fixed term Apprentice) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 162-7456-CCS
Site Across Sites Town Romford Salary £25,827 Per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 05/01/2026
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70% Year 1 & 75% of top of Band 4 in Year 2
Do you have a passion for self-development and learning? Are you fascinated with science, health and medicines? Do you aspire to be a healthcare professional and deliver high-quality patient care?
We are looking for enthusiastic Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard.
We will provide you with a personal training plan and an Educational Supervisor to support you as you complete your qualification and achieve competencies and training objectives as you rotate through a variety of areas where our pharmacy team provide pharmaceutical services.
You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and to have a professional and person-centred attitude.
You must be able to meet the course delivery requirements including attending regional study days, completing distance-learning packages online and attending virtual classrooms online. Therefore, it is essential that you have the means to travel within the region (by car/public transport) and have access to appropriate IT equipment.
You will need to be highly committed and self-motivated and to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills.
Trainees who successfully complete the qualification and training programme will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
Start date 23rd February 2026, end date 22nd February 2028
Interview dates 05th & 06th January 2026
To be eligible for this role, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English Language and at least one Science subject.
Functional Skills Level 2 is accepted as equivalent evidence of English Language and Maths. A Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC must be held for qualifications obtained overseas. ESOL is not equivalent and doesn’t meet the entry requirements, but IELTS (Band Score 7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in all components) may be considered.
Full details of your qualifications MUST be clearly stated on your application form to be considered for shortlisting. Formal evidence i.e. certificates from awarding bodies MUST be provided at or prior to interview.
In addition, you must meet apprenticeship funding requirements as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. If you have lived in the UK for less than three years or if you already hold a qualification in pharmacy or another closely related subject at RQF Level 3 or above, you may not be eligible.
There is a requirement to work throughout all premises where BHRUT provide pharmaceutical services, but you will spend most of your time between Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital.
Please kindly note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we will close the advert earlier than 16/12/25.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Some of the positive changes we’ve made are captured in this film .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Chloe Taylor, Senior Pharmacy Technician – Education & Training, on 020 8970 8388. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (including Mathematics, English Language and at least one Science subject)
* Must meet all entry and eligibility requirements for the apprenticeship as defined by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Learning. If you already hold a qualification in pharmacy or another closely related subject at RQF Level 3 or above, you may not be eligible to enrol on the apprenticeship.
* BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science)
Personal Qualities
* Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the role and future career as a healthcare professional
Experience/ Knowledge
* Experience of working in a pharmacy
Skills/ Abilities
* Good level of IT and computer literacy
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you canprovide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Chloe Taylor Job title Lead Pharmacy Technician – Education & Training Email address chloe.taylor97@nhs.net Telephone number 02089708388
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