Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 02 June 2026
This is a training post, to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a GPhC approved Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship course.
This will involve working in different pharmacy teams across CNWL NHS and completing assignments/exams as set by the training provider.
The pre‑registration pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician carrying out all the required duties of a registered pharmacy technician. This will include working in Pharmacy Stores, Pharmacy Dispensary & Pharmacy Clinical teams, providing care to both community teams and bedded inpatient wards. This role will require you to work within teams that provide pharmacy services to mental health and physical rehabilitation units.
This is an apprenticeship post and will include working remotely 1 day per week to attend a virtual classroom and/or undertake study as per training provider + apprenticeship requirements.
The training course duration is 2 years. Success is determined by completing set assignments/assessments, attending '12‑week reviews' and meeting the 'end‑point assessment' criteria.
Main duties of the job
* To work as a full‑time member of the pharmacy team whilst completing a level 3/level 4 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme
* To rotate through various areas of the pharmacy department, supporting the team(s) whilst learning new skills and acquiring knowledge
* To provide an accurate and efficient pharmacy dispensary service
* To provide an excellent medicines optimisation service to patients on bedded wards and within community health teams
* To work safely and efficiently as part of the stores, procurement and distribution team
* To fulfil the requirements of the combined pharmacy technician training programme
About us
CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients.
Job responsibilities
You will need to demonstrate a good aptitude for managing your time; working as part of a team to fulfil the service demands of the CNWL pharmacy department whilst completing the necessary work to progress through the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme.
Upmost dedication to patient care, attention to detail and willingness to reflect and learn are essential qualities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good level of basic education to meet the training provider enrolment requirements: Maths, English GCSE grade A*-C (4-9) or equivalent OR Maths, English and Science GCSE grade A*-C (4-9) or equivalent
* Ability to meet the apprenticeship standard
* Willingness to undertake Functional skills qualifications for English and/or Maths if necessary
* Completion of a GPhC recognised Pharmacy Support Staff qualification. This can include: Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Counter Assistant or Pharmacy Dispenser qualification(s) – or Level 2 apprenticeship course in Pharmacy Services
* Completion of medicine optimisation training (POD assessment and transcribing for supply)
Experience
* Experience of working in a team
* Experience of Health and Safety practices
* Experience of working to deadlines
* Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting – please note – 'pharmacy skills bootcamp graduates' will be considered as partial pharmacy experience
* Previous experience of working in a secondary/tertiary care pharmacy setting
* Previous experience of providing medicines optimisation services (POD checks & transcribing for supply)
Skills
* Computer literate (practical experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel)
* Ability to use initiative to solve problems
* Ability to meet objectives and targets
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills
* Dispensing skills (primary or secondary care)
* Confident use of electronic prescribing/ordering and patient management systems
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.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
£31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
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