Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice
The closing date is 21 June 2026
Do you have a passion for self-development and learning? Are you fascinated with science, health and medicines? Do you aspire to be a healthcare professional and deliver high-quality patient care?
We are looking for enthusiastic Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard.
We will provide you with a personal training plan and an Educational Supervisor to support you as you complete your qualification and achieve competencies and training objectives as you rotate through a variety of areas where our pharmacy team provides pharmaceutical services.
You are required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and to have a professional and person-centred attitude.
You must be able to meet the course delivery requirements including attending regional study days, completing distance-learning packages online and attending virtual classrooms online. Therefore, it is essential that you have the means to travel within the region (by car/public transport) and have access to appropriate IT equipment. You will need to be highly committed and self‑motivated and to demonstrate excellent work/life/study balance skills. Trainees who successfully complete the qualification and training programme will be eligible to register with the GPhC and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
Main duties of the job
* Successfully complete a GPhC-accredited qualification and the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard to be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
* Assist in the provision of an efficient, comprehensive, person-centred and cost-effective pharmaceutical service by carrying out duties as assigned by section managers.
* Work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues, the management team, and appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure implementation of local and nationally agreed service objectives.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A*–C) or equivalent (including Mathematics, English Language and at least one Science subject). For alternative qualifications, evidence of proven GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*–C) equivalence (e.g. from UK NARIC if overseas qualification) must be clearly stated on the application form, and proof provided at interview if shortlisted. For English Language, ESOL is not equivalent; IELTS (Band Score 7.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in all components) may be considered.
* BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills and/or Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science).
Skills/ Abilities
* Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, with an appropriate standard of English.
* Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good level of IT and computer literacy.
Experience/ Knowledge
* Experience of working in a customer‑facing environment.
* Experience of working in a pharmacy.
Personal Qualities
* Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the role and future career as a healthcare professional.
* Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to learning and self‑development.
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.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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