Job Overview
The post holder will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, combining practical training with study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (if required).
Under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, the apprentice will gain experience across all areas of hospital pharmacy, including medicines receipt, storage, distribution, and dispensing.
Duties include maintaining stock control, assisting with ordering, environmental monitoring, and supporting safe disposal of medicines. The apprentice will learn to dispense prescriptions accurately, use pharmacy IT systems, and support medicines management activities on wards.
All work will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Good Distribution Practice, and Health and Safety regulations. Successful completion enables registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Main Duties of the Job
* This is a rotational post providing training, experience, and competency assessment across a wide range of hospital pharmacy services under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
* The post holder will develop skills in the safe, accurate, and efficient supply of medicines, stock management, dispensing, and the use of pharmacy information systems.
* They will be expected to demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviours in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
* Practical, on-the-job training combined with completion of an in-house competency programme and formal qualifications will lead to eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
* The role supports learning through structured supervision, reflection, and continuous professional development.
Working for Our Organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, and we do our utmost to work with staff to meet their needs.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
* The post holder will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, combining practical training with study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (if required).
* Under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, the apprentice will gain experience across all areas of hospital pharmacy, including medicines receipt, storage, distribution, and dispensing.
* Duties include maintaining stock control, assisting with ordering, environmental monitoring, and supporting safe disposal of medicines.
* The apprentice will learn to dispense prescriptions accurately, use pharmacy IT systems, and support medicines management activities on wards. All work will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Good Distribution Practice, and Health and Safety regulations. Successful completion enables registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A*‑C to include Mathematics, English Language and two relevant Science subjects
* Meets apprenticeship funding criteria
Desirable Criteria
* NVQ2 Pharmacy Services / BTEC2 Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent Level 2 Pharmacy qualification
* Over the Counter (OTC) sales qualification
Professional
Essential Criteria
* Ability to work within a team
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to follow instruction
Desirable Criteria
* Dispensing experience
* Experience of e‑learning
* Customer care experience
* Stock handling experience
Competencies
Essential Criteria
* Written communication skills including SPAG
* Ability to follow instructions – attention to detail on application form
About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to delivering on our ambition and ensuring sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, saving time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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