Job Summary
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprentice)
Start date: February 2026 (fixed term post for 2 years)
Salary: Annex 21 – 70% top of band 4 year 1 and 75% top band 4 year 2
Main duties
Qualification is achieved through a mixture of studying (1 day a week) and showing competence within the workplace to gain the required underpinning skills, knowledge and competence. PTPTs will be required to participate in a rotational training programme where they will have the opportunity to learn, develop and implement new skills and knowledge in each area of pharmacy including clinical ward services, dispensary, patient counselling, medicines information and pharmacy stores and procurement. PTPTs will have a comprehensive education plan for each area, and their training will be overseen by an experienced and dedicated education supervisor.
We are looking for individuals who are highly committed, professional, patient focused, in possession of excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a busy pharmacy team. In return, each successful applicant will receive a comprehensive induction programme into the Trust, an opportunity to work within a friendly pharmacy department where there is a strong emphasis on training and development, guidance and support from an experienced and passionate pharmacy training team and the opportunity to develop professional skills and behaviours in order to meet the registration requirements.
There will be a requirement to participate in working late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long‑term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. With the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff, offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Job details
Details posted: 31 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 4
Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 a year pro rata pa incl HCAS Annex 21 Year 1 70% Year 2 75% top of band 4
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 199‑7645232‑FM‑NP
Job location: Croydon Health Services, London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* 4 GCSEs including Maths, English and Science
Qualifications – Desirable
* L2 Apprenticeship/NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills
* Science related degree
Experience – Essential
* Patient facing/Customer service experience
Experience – Desirable
* Pharmacy experience (Secondary care)
* Pharmacy experience (Primary care)
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 details
Employer name: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address: Croydon Health Services, London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE
Employer's website: https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/
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