Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship for a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. You will earn while learning, gaining valuable experience and working towards an approved Pharmacy Technician qualification. The role involves supporting the safe supply and management of medicines across mental health and learning disability services, working under supervision of pharmacists and experienced pharmacy technicians. Applicants need specific GCSE qualifications and must be organised, reliable, and committed to high-quality care.
Essential criteria
- GCSE's: Math's, English and Science (at level 4/C or higher/A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade 4/C
Desirable criteria
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office/365
- Experience in working in a pharmacy environment
- skills/Knowledge/Ability
- Ability to read/write in English language
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Customer service skills
- Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills
- Good interspersonal skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Able to travel using own vehicle to various locations in Trust
- Able to apply theory to practical work
- GCSE's: Math's, English and Science (at level 4/C or higher/A-C) and 3 other subjects at a minimum of grade 4/C
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Experience of working as a member of a team
- Experience of working to deadlines
- Experience of using IT packages such as Microsoft Office/365
- Experience in working in a pharmacy environment
- skills/Knowledge/Ability
- Ability to read/write in English language
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Customer service skills
- Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills
- Good interspersonal skills
- Good numeracy skills
- Good time management, organisation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Able to travel using own vehicle to various locations in Trust
- Able to apply theory to practical work
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,106 – £28,850 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Band 3) on a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable workplace experience whilst studying towards an approved Pharmacy Technician qualification. Working alongside pharmacists and experienced pharmacy technicians, you will support the safe supply and management of medicines across our mental health and learning disability services.
Applicants must have GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade 4/C or above, plus three additional GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
We are looking for individuals who are organised, reliable, keen to learn and committed to delivering high-quality care. Strong communication, teamwork and attention to detail are essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake a structured two-year Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship whilst working as part of the Pharmacy and Medicine
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