About the role
Are you interested in training to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in a pharmacy career to ‘earn while you learn’ and to complete a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This will allow you to apply for technician posts across multiple sectors.
For your course you will be employed on a full‑time basis. This is a blended programme of study days and workplace training to prepare you for registration. You will rotate through the various sections of pharmacy, such as patient services and supply services, to develop a diverse range of skills whilst supporting patients through their hospital stay.
You will be supported by an experienced Pharmacy Learning and Development Team as well as online tutors. The course involves online learning and self‑direction/motivation.
The course runs for two years (fixed‑term contract) working in the pharmacy department in Southmead hospital. You will need to have a minimum of four GCSE passes (C/4 grade or above or equivalent) in Mathematics, English and Science and one other. You will need to be self‑driven, have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to react to changing situations.
The course providers require a valid visa to be in place for the full duration of the 2 years to allow enrolment. Internal employees within pharmacy at Band 3 and above will be capped at Band 3.
Interviews on 1 Dec 2025. Course starts 23 Feb 2026.
To undertake the Pharmacy Technician course: complete virtual guided learning provided by the training provider as well as workplace training within the partnership.
Work on a rotational basis, gaining competencies and experience as defined by the Pharmacy Technician course.
Competence will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio of evidence and knowledge will be assessed through completion of marked tasks.
It is a contractual requirement that the post holder completes all the educational activities within the period of the contract, meeting set deadlines throughout the course – failure to do so could lead to termination of the contract.
Complete tasks and goals set in the workplace by the work training supervisor and learning and development team.
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About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.
If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes, excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, and Cornwall.
Responsibilities
1. 2‑year fixed‑term rotational training post to learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
2. Successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Course to enable registration with the GPhC. This is a competency and knowledge‑based qualification delivered by the Education Provider, online, in the workplace and, where required, face‑to‑face. The post holder’s progress will be monitored and supported by a Workplace Training Supervisor.
3. Undertake, on a rotational basis, a wide range of duties which includes dispensing, medicines supply, procurement and stock control, ward‑based services, and medicines management and counselling of patients.
4. There may be the requirement to work across other sites depending on service needs and rotations.
5. Undertake, on a rotational basis, a range of smaller taster placements deemed appropriate to provide exposure and experience relevant to pharmacy practice e.g. PCN, pharmacy production etc.
6. All duties carried out by the Pre‑registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician will be under direct supervision and are operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Contact
For more information contact – The Pharmacy Learning and Development Team: 0117 414 2249, PharmacyLearningandDevelopment@nbt.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Sunday 16 Nov 2025.
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