Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an excellent opportunity to train as a Registered Pharmacy Technician within the Derbyshire Healthcare Pharmacy department. You will undertake a BTEC Level 3 Diploma while gaining practical experience in various pharmacy areas. The role involves dispensing medicines, managing stock, and providing patient advice. Upon completion, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Essential criteria
- 4 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade A* to C or grade 4 or above including Maths, English Language or Literature (English speaking or Listening are not acceptable) and a Science
Desirable criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Information technology (IT) qualifications e.g.,/ GSCE in IT, ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence etc)
- Knowledge / Experience
- Knowledge/Interest in Pharmacy
- Understands the values of the NHS
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a pharmacy
- Task Management Skills
- Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Please provide examples
- Strong team player. Please provide examples
- Ability to complete the apprenticeship pathway (including independent study)
- Knowledge/experience of how apprenticeships and BTEC/diplomas work
- Technical Skills
- Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy. Please provide examples
- Good ability of computer systems and IT Skills
- Demonstrate communication skills both verbal and written
- Attainment and Qualifications
- 4 GCSE (or equivalent) at grade A* to C or grade 4 or above including Maths, English Language or Literature (English speaking or Listening are not acceptable) and a Science
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent
- Information technology (IT) qualifications e.g.,/ GSCE in IT, ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence etc)
- Knowledge / Experience
- Knowledge/Interest in Pharmacy
- Understands the values of the NHS
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working within a pharmacy
- Task Management Skills
- Ability to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment. Please provide examples
- Strong team player. Please provide examples
- Ability to complete the apprenticeship pathway (including independent study)
- Knowledge/experience of how apprenticeships and BTEC/diplomas work
- Technical Skills
- Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy. Please provide examples
- Good ability of computer systems and IT Skills
- Demonstrate communication skills both verbal and written
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 7d
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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Are you highly motivated and enthusiastic? Are you able to learn new systems quickly? Would you like to train in a role that can make a real difference?
If this sounds like who you are or who you want to be, then we want to hear from you!
We are looking to recruit Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT's) to work within all areas of the Derbyshire Healthcare Pharmacy department. Pharmacy Technicians have an important role within the hospital, managing all aspects of medicines.
This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an Apprenticeship program, gaining experience in the various areas of pharmacy within the Hospital. Upon completion of the Diploma, you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Applicants must possess a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above, these must include English, Maths and a Science subject.
Our Pharmacy department already has a well-established education and training portfolio including undergraduate placements, trainee pharmacists and b
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