Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician: Sponsorship Available

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at London Northwest University Hospital NHS Trust for a forward-thinking, ambitious pre-registration Pharmacy Technician to join our team on a two-year training contract. We are looking for a versatile individual who is able to cope with high pressure situations within the workplace and who demonstrates the ability to adapt to meet an ever advancing service. The successful student must be able to prioritize their own workload and demonstrate flexibility within time constraints. You will rotate through several departments within Pharmacy such as Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, Homecare, Technical Services and Purchasing to gain a full understanding of the service we provide and also gain experience working on wards with our dedicated Medicines Management team.

*** The position offers a total offour posts, with two available at Ealing Hospital and two at Northwick Park Hospital ***

 

Main duties of the job

The successful student must be able to prioritize their own workload and demonstrate flexibility within time constraints. You will rotate through several departments within Pharmacy such as Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, Homecare, Technical Services and Purchasing to gain a full understanding of the service we provide and also gain experience working on wards with our dedicated Medicines Management team.

 

As a pre-registration Pharmacy Technician you will work towards attaining a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. Successful completion of both courses will enable you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), paving the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career.We expect candidates to have strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills and a commitment to study. Previous hospital Pharmacy experience and an NVQ/QCF level 2 in Pharmacy would be desirable but are not prerequisites of the post.

You must be able to provide evidence of GCSE grades A*-C (4-9) in Maths, English and Science or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English with a GCSE in Science.

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

  • GCSE grades A-C (4-9) in Maths, English and Science or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English with a GCSE in Science.
  • Pharmacy experience
  • Good working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel software.
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Desirable

  • BTEC Level 2 qualification or equivalent in science.
  • Experience of working in a UK hospital.
  • Experience of using pharmacy computer system.

Heart values

Essential

  • Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

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: 01 December 2025

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