Job overview

Always wanted to start a career within Pharmacy but didn’t know where to start?  We are recruiting Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians to join the Imperial College NHS Trust as an Apprentice!

You will be paid at Band 3. Fixed term contract terminating 30/9/2028
The course is challenging and requires studying in your own time so an aptitude to learning is required.

Apply now and let your passion for pharmacy shine!

Due to this being an apprenticeship, you can only apply if you meet the criteria below:

Have the equivalent of 9 to 4 or A* to C pass at GCSE Level in English Language, Maths, Science plus 1 other subject pass.

Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course along with Functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English.

Overseas qualifications - require ENIC Statement of Comparability, number required on application form

You cannot be considered with Access to HE qualifications or Degrees if they contain pharmacology content.

The Education provider reviews qualifications; submission of qualification certificates/ENIC statement of comparability are required before interview.

As a Pharmacy Technician apprentice, you’ll participate in a fixed term training programme. Involving work-based training and formal study (underpinning knowledge). 

Interviews to be held on the 30th June and 1st July 2026 - applicants must be available on this date.

Assessment activities are used as part of the application process.

Main duties of the job

• As a member of the pharmacy team your duties will include dispensing prescriptions, medicine management at ward level, stores/distribution and aseptic production. 
• Your rota will span across Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital so you must be able to travel to all sites. 
• You will also be required to work as part of the late duty and weekend / bank holiday team rotas.
• We are focused on personal development and will give you the support you need to achieve your qualifications. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying and a commitment to completing course work in your own time and within deadline whilst working as part of a team within a busy department is essential.
• There are excellent opportunities for further employment providing career development and promotion following successful completion of the PTPT training.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. .