A two-year pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician apprenticeship at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with work across Watford General and St Albans City Hospitals. The trainee works through a rotational programme in dispensing, checking, storage, distribution and medicines counselling, and gains a BTEC Level 3 Diploma that leads to GPhC registration. The apprenticeship splits four days of work-based learning with one day of study each week, and the post may require working at either site. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What the job involves
- Dispense and check medication
- Store and destroy medication
- Distribute medication
- Take drug histories
- Carry out medicines reconciliation
- Counsel patients on their medication
- Work to current legal, professional and ethical standards
- Take part in the rotational training programme across sites
- Complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians
- Undertake four days of work-based learning and one day of study each week
What's required
Qualifications
- Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths, English and science
- No Level 3 qualification or above in the same training subject
Experience
- Customer service experience
- Pharmacy experience
- Team working
Skills & knowledge
- Personal time management
- Working with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Other
- Not already in formal government-funded education
Nice to have
- AS or A level study, or NVQ or BTEC Level 2 in a GPhC-recognised qualification such as pharmacy services
- Knowledge of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS structure
- Understanding of the NHS vision and values
- Understanding of COSHH for handling hazardous pharmaceuticals
- Health service experience
- Pharmacy experience in any sector
What's offered
- Flexible working options
- Support for a good work-life balance
- Focus on staff wellbeing and development
- Salary of 70% in year one and 75% in year two, including HCA
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Band 4 - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship) in Watford 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.
