Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician: Sponsorship Available

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to train as Pharmacy Technicians. This is a fixed-term, two-year Apprenticeship that combines “on-the-job” experience with both face-to-face and virtual learning delivered by the University of East Anglia. Upon successful completion, candidates will gain a recognised qualification suitable for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is evolving rapidly and now extends across all areas of pharmacy services. Pharmacy Technicians play a vital part in ensuring that departments deliver efficient, timely, and friendly services to both wards and patients.

These positions will be based at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, although travel to regional study days and the Bedford Hospital site will be required. Applicants must hold four GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics, English, a Science subject, and one other.

Please note that some weekend and late shifts will be expected as part of the role.

Main duties of the job

  • To participate in “on-the-job” training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking an approved Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) course resulting in registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), if successful.
  • PTPTs are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.
  • With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.
  • To participate in “on-the-job” training whilst gaining experience in a variety of pharmacy services whilst undertaking the UEA Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice (NVQ Level 4).
  • Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians are supervised to help in the supply of medicines and devices and learn how to assist Pharmacists and registered Pharmacy Technicians with advisory and clinical services.
  • With appropriate training, PTPTs are expected to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and be able to work with minimum supervision with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

  • Good written communication skills on application form

Desirable

  • IT / computer / keyboard skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of customer care

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Pharmacy / experience of working in Pharmacy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 23 November 2025

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