Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) Apprentice

Job overview

This apprenticeship role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake a 24-month development programme leading to registration as a Pharmacy Technician. The successful candidate will complete a combination of work-based learning and regular study sessions as part of the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard. Comprehensive supervision and support will be provided throughout the programme, enabling the apprentice to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care. Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are employed for a fixed period of two years and will gain experience across a range of pharmacy services whilst contributing as valued members of the pharmacy team.

If it is necessary to refer your information to the apprenticeship training provider, we will seek your consent before doing so. No information will be shared for the purpose of checking apprenticeship eligibility without your consent.

The training provider may contact candidates directly if further information or evidence is required.

Please note that any offer of employment is subject to the candidate meeting apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements. While all reasonable efforts will be made to confirm eligibility prior to an offer being made, the Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer should the candidate subsequently be found ineligible for apprenticeship funding. Details on eligibility for apprenticeship funding can be found below, please ensure you have the correct eligibility before applying.

Funding rules for apprenticeships - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of safe and effective pharmacy services across a range of pharmacy settings and clinical areas.
• Undertake a structured apprenticeship programme, completing all required academic, workplace learning and competency assessments within agreed timeframe
• Assist with the dispensing, supply and management of medicines in accordance with legal, professional and organisational requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to support person-centred care.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and medicines optimisation activities as appropriate.
• Develop knowledge, skills and behaviours required for registration as a Pharmacy Technician through supervised practice and reflective learning.
• Manage workload effectively, balancing service delivery responsibilities with apprenticeship and study requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple teams and sites, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comply with all statutory, mandatory and apprenticeship training requirements, maintaining high standards of conduct and patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own learning and workload, balancing workplace responsibilities with academic commitments to ensure successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship programme. Working under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals, the post holder will progressively develop the knowledge, skills and experience required for registration as a Pharmacy Technician. The role involves working across a range of pharmacy services and placements, requiring effective communication, organisational skills, professionalism and a commitment to delivering safe, person-centred care.

Working for Us

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Goodmayes, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest)

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please contact an informal chat or to arrange a visit:

Name: Wasam Liaqat Tarar

Job title: Workforce Development Lead Pharmacy Technician- Technical and Support Staff

Contact Number: 07720151000

Email: wasamliaqat.tarar@nhs.net