Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Sponsorship Available

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for new Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT) to join our pharmacy team based at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading where the working hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

You MUST have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4, including Mathematics, English and Science qualifications. Previous experience of working within a pharmacy setting is desirable.

You will need to be self-motivated, organised, able to work efficiently, to deadlines and be able to work under pressure at times. You will be expected to work through the department on a rotational basis as set out in the two year timetable, covering dispensary, pharmacy stores, medicines information, medicines safety, wards and accuracy checking.

While learning the practical skills that Pharmacy Technicians require you will also undertake and complete the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician qualification starting in February 2027. Completing this qualification will enable you to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

Main duties of the job

  • You will complete the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice apprenticeship over the course of 24 months.
  • You will be able to spend time completing rotations within all areas of our department
  • You will spend time working on mental health wards and/or community health wards to be able to complete ward-based learning for the apprenticeship.
  • You will be expected to participate in the late duty rota whereby the hours are 10-6pm.
  • You will take part in departmental training sessions to develop your training/learning objectives and develop leadership skills.
  • You will also take part in the appraisal process and engage in regular 1:1 meeting with your line manager and college tutors/assessors as part of your on-going development.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Five GCSE’s or equivalent at grade A-C/9-4. Must include: Mathematics, English and Science
  • Clear Written English (ILETS 7 – overseas candidates)
  • Computer literate with experience of Microsoft packages and databases

Desirable

  • BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principals and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff or NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Services

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Organisation of own learning in and out of workplace (approx. 10 hours per week)

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of team/group work

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a pharmacy environment
  • Customer service skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate well in writing with colleagues, other healthcare professionals and service users
  • Ability to work well within a team alongside all grades of staff/colleagues and with other healthcare professionals
  • Ability to work well and efficiently by oneself
  • Ability to respond well to pressure and to meet deadlines
  • Good computer skills
  • Act in a professional manner and work as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual and reliable

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Multiple site working, when required to do so
  • Occupational health clearance

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: 15 November 2026

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