This two-year pre-registration apprenticeship sits within the pharmacy team at Prospect Park Hospital, run by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Trainees rotate through dispensary, stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards and accuracy checking while studying for a higher education certificate. Placements on mental health and community wards, plus a late duty rota, set it apart from a standard daytime pharmacy role. Five GCSEs including Maths, English and Science must be held before enrolment.
What the job involves
- Complete the higher education pharmacy technician apprenticeship over 24 months
- Rotate through all departmental areas on a two-year timetable, including dispensary, stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards and accuracy checking
- Complete ward-based learning on mental health and/or community health wards
- Work the late duty rota, 10am to 6pm
- Undertake the pre-registration pharmacy technician qualification from February 2027
- Learn the practical skills a pharmacy technician needs
- Attend departmental training sessions to meet learning objectives and develop leadership skills
- Take part in appraisal and regular 1:1 meetings with the line manager and college tutors or assessors
Qualifications
- Five GCSEs or equivalent at grade A-C/9-4, including Maths, English and two Science qualifications
- IELTS 7 or equivalent for overseas candidates
Experience
- Evidence of team or group work
Skills & knowledge
- Clear written and spoken English
- Good written communication with colleagues, healthcare professionals and service users
- Ability to work with all grades of staff and other healthcare professionals
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Ability to respond to pressure and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
Checks & eligibility
- Occupational health clearance
Other
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft packages and databases
- Organising own learning in and out of the workplace, about 10 hours a week
- Punctual and reliable
- Acting in a professional manner
- Working across multiple sites when required
Nice to have
- BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff, or NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services
- Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
- Customer service skills
What’s offered
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service, with the option to buy and sell
- NHS pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work and car leasing, including electric vehicles
- Access to wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at retailers and restaurants
- Maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Learning and career development opportunities
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Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice in Reading employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
