Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4 (Annex 21)
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term 2 year training contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-SL0580
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £29,812 - £32,715 per annum incl HCAS (Annex 21)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Band 4 (Annex 21)
Job overview
*Previous applicants need not to apply*
The post holder will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, combining practical training with study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (if required).
Under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, the apprentice will gain experience across all areas of hospital pharmacy, including medicines receipt, storage, distribution, and dispensing.
Duties include maintaining stock control, assisting with ordering, environmental monitoring, and supporting safe disposal of medicines.
The apprentice will learn to dispense prescriptions accurately, use pharmacy IT systems, and support medicines management activities on wards.
All work will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Good Distribution Practice, and Health and Safety regulations. Successful completion enables registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Main duties of the job
- This is a rotational post providing training, experience, and competency assessment across a wide range of hospital pharmacy services under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
- The post holder will develop skills in the safe, accurate, and efficient supply of medicines, stock management, dispensing, and the use of pharmacy information systems.
- They will be expected to demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviours in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
- Practical, on-the-job training combined with completion of an in-house competency programme and formal qualifications will lead to eligibility for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- The role supports learning through structured supervision, reflection, and continuous professional development.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will undertake a two-year apprenticeship programme, combining practical training with study to achieve the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, including Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English (if required).
- Under the supervision of registered Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists, the apprentice will gain experience across all areas of hospital pharmacy, including medicines receipt, storage, distribution, and dispensing.
- Duties include maintaining stock control, assisting with ordering, environmental monitoring, and supporting safe disposal of medicines.
- The apprentice will learn to dispense prescriptions accurately, use pharmacy IT systems, and support medicines management activities on wards.
- All work will follow Standard Operating Procedures, Good Distribution Practice, and Health and Safety regulations.
- Successful completion enables registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade A* - C to include Mathematics, English Language and two relevant Science subjects
Desirable criteria
- NVQ2 Pharmacy Services/BTEC2 Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent Level 2 Pharmacy qualification
- Over the Counter (OTC) sales qualification
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Dispensing experience
- Experience of e-learning
- Customer care experience
- Stock handling experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to complete accurate calculations.
- Aware of and works within own limitations.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Able to stay focused in a range of environments with multiple distractions.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- High levels of accuracy – Pays attention to detail with periods of prolonged concentration.
- Methodical and logical approach to work.
- Able to work in patient facing environments e.g. talking to patients on the wards.
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
- Computer literate.
Desirable criteria
- Good awareness of information governance and confidentiality.
- Good awareness of health and safety / Risk management.
- Awareness of the General Pharmaceutical Council – Standards for Pharmacy Professional.
- Working within set procedures.
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Must live and work in England and have been a resident in the EU for a minimum of 3 years.
- Must be aged 16 years old or above.
- Cannot be enrolled onto another government funded programme.
- Cannot hold a Level 4 qualification or above, unless the qualification is "materially different" from the Apprenticeship in Pharmacy framework.
- Ability to work hours as rota stipulates including bank holiday, late nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
- Ability to travel between Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood sites.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Agata Adamczyk
- Job title
- Lead Education and Training Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 615 5945
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