Annex 21 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (LW)

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Annex 21 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (LW)

Client:

NHS Fife

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Do you have an interest in pharmacy and medicines? Do you want to help deliver high-quality patient care? Are you interested in developing new skills, working towards a vocational qualification, and getting paid to study?

If you answered yes, then a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician role starting in August 2025 may be perfect for you.

Our Pharmacy team at NHS Fife values:

• Care and Compassion
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork

If your personal values align with ours, we want to hear from you.

NHS Fife Pharmacy & Medicines Directorate serves about 380,000 people with a team of around 300 pharmacy staff dedicated to high-quality care. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you\’ll work across different pharmacy settings, gaining valuable experience and building a portfolio of work-based evidence.

The Pharmacy Technician qualification, called the “Diploma in Pharmacy Services,” is obtained through knowledge-based learning (PDA in Pharmacy Services SCQF level 7) via blended learning with West College Scotland or Fife College, and vocational education (SVQ in Pharmacy Service at SCQF level 8) over two years.

After successful completion, you\’ll register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Once registered, you\’ll be eligible for technician roles in various pharmacy sectors.

Minimum qualifications include:

• National 5 grades A-C (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry
• OR Modern Apprenticeship knowledge in Pharmacy at SCQF Level 7 (including Chemistry) and SQA in Pharmacy Services SCQF level 6
• IELTS 7 if English is not your first language

You must also meet the eligibility criteria for the Technical Apprenticeship Scheme as per Skills Development Scotland.

Training options include:

• Primary Care pharmacy, with rotations in GP practices and community pharmacies
• Hospital services, including dispensaries, stores, and aseptic units, with clinical team interactions

Rotations are allocated upon appointment and may change based on business needs. Some travel between settings may be required. Shortlisted applicants may be considered for either role.

Trainees are paid a percentage of the qualified pay band maximum, depending on training duration.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact us.

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