Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

Are you interested in a rewarding new career in pharmacy? The Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) programme allows you to earn whilst training to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

Supported by the pharmacy team, PTPTs gain practical experience and develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours in dispensary, pharmacy stores, and on hospital wards. This is alongside undertaking a distance learning apprenticeship delivered by an external education provider. Upon completion, PTPTs are eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

The post is a 2-year fixed-term, full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week, including a weekend rota (approximately 1 in 8 weekends) and a bank holiday commitment.

Please note this position is due to start in September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 23rd or 30th June 2025.

Candidates must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK to apply for this role.

For information about apprenticeships and eligibility criteria, visit: Become an apprentice – GOV.UK

Candidates must also have FOUR GCSEs at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent), including English language, maths, and science. All qualifications should be listed on the application form, and certificates will be requested at interview.

Please ensure you have read the entire job advert, including the job description and person specification, before applying.

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy experience from any background is encouraged but not essential. Candidates will also:

• have good communication skills
• be eager and able to study, learn, and work simultaneously
• be hardworking, motivated, and dedicated to achieving the qualification, as it requires self-driven learning both in your own time and during allocated study time

For more information about pharmacy technicians, visit: Pharmacy technician education and training | General Pharmaceutical Council or Pharmacy technician | Health Careers

Permanent employment is not guaranteed at the end of the 2-year fixed-term contract. However, once registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, you can apply for pharmacy technician roles nationwide.

Overseas qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must have obtained a \’Statement of Compatibility\’ from UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) for their overseas qualifications, which must be seen at interview. More information is available at UK ENIC.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with over 250 years of history. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and have a strong reputation for quality. We are an acute Trust rated \’Good\’ by the CQC, providing regional and specialist services, including Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, and more. We employ over 4,000 staff across approximately 470 beds.

We support flexible working and consider requests based on service needs. Benefits include NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro-rata), a generous pension scheme, and on-site facilities like parking, a leisure centre, nursery, and holiday play schemes.

Salisbury offers an attractive living environment with easy access to London, Southampton, Bournemouth, and other destinations. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Four GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/Level 4 or above, including Maths, English, and Science
• Meets UK apprenticeship eligibility criteria
• NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Science (or working towards)
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting (desirable)

Supporting information

• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Understanding of apprenticeships and the role of a pharmacy technician
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applicants must submit to this process to verify any criminal convictions.

Salary: £23,809 per year, which is the national minimum wage during the training period.

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