Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship for motivated individuals to become registered Pharmacy Technicians at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The role involves a structured training programme combining full-time employment with academic study, workplace assessments, and portfolio completion. Apprentices will gain experience across various pharmacy services, supporting the safe and effective use of medicines. Upon successful completion, individuals will be eligible for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applicants need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English, Maths, and one Science subject.
Essential criteria
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C), including 1 core science subject plus English and Math
Desirable criteria
- NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience
- Experience managing study, work or other commitments and meeting deadlines
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment
- Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates and understanding of the pharmacy technician role
- Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Demonstrates awareness of patient-centred care and the importance of supporting patients safely and compassionately
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for others
- Qualifications and Training
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C), including 1 core science subject plus English and Math
- NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience
- Experience managing study, work or other commitments and meeting deadlines
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment
- Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrates and understanding of the pharmacy technician role
- Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Demonstrates awareness of patient-centred care and the importance of supporting patients safely and compassionately
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for others
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the Pharmacy teams at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices. This two-year fixed-term apprenticeship, commencing in February 2027, provides an excellent opportunity to begin a career as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Working alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, you will support the safe and effective use of medicines while gaining experience across a range of pharmacy services. You will undertake a structured training programme leading to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, combining full-time employment with academic study, workplace assessments and portfolio completion. One day each week is dedicated to study, although additional independent learning will be required. Throughout the programme, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a registered healthcare professional. On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including E
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