University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Are you interested in a rewarding new career in Pharmacy? Earn whilst you learn with a two year Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship!
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs).
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science at Grade 4/C or above, be able to demonstrate they are committed to a career in Pharmacy and will ideally have some previous pharmacy experience. Evidence of essential qualifications must be provided prior to interview. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
All posts are fixed term for 2 years with a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week and require participation in the late night, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas.
Candidates will need to be available to start in February 2026.
Interview Date: 1st December 2025
Main duties of the job
Throughout the two year post, PTPTs will gain practical experience and develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours across rotational opportunities in dispensary, pharmacy stores, community pharmacy and hospital wards. This is whilst undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by an accredited external education provider.
By the end of the two years PTPTs will;
* Have attained a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship
* Be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Be able to apply for Pharmacy Technician roles nationally
A considerable amount of additional study will be required in the student's own time. The successful candidate must have good time management skills both in and out of work due to the pressure of undertaking the qualification, and being time employment. A learning contract must be adhered to at all times.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* 4 GCSEs to include:
o English GCSE at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English Language evidence, which can include Functional Skills level 2*
o Maths GCSE at grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy, which can include Functional Skills Level 2
o Science GCSE x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or equivalent
* Must be eligible for apprenticeship funding
* NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Experience
* Previous Pharmacy experience
* Methodical and accurate approach, ensuring attention to detail
* Neat
* Numerate
Knowledge
* Background knowledge in dispensing and the day to day running of hospital pharmacy / pharmacy settings
Other requirements
* Prepared to participate in Weekend / Bank Holiday / Late Night rota
* Prepared to undertake a substantial amount of study in own time
* Must be able to independently travel between and to all locations necessary for training and work placements
* A genuine enthusiasm for a career in Pharmacy
Personal Attributes
* Confident but willing to be aware of own limitations / authority
* Willing to learn and share knowledge with others
* Conscientious and reliable
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Smart and professional image
Language Requirement
* Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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