Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- QUALIFICATIONS
4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade A* - C / 4-9 to include Mathematics, English Language and two relevant Science subjects
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to complete accurate calculations.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Skills & Knowledge
Aware of and works within own limitations.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Skills & Knowledge
High levels of accuracy – Pays attention to detail with periods of prolonged concentration.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to work in patient facing environments e.g. talking to patients on the wards.
- Skills & Knowledge
Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Skills & Knowledge
Computer literate.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to follow instruction - ATTENTION TO DETAIL ON APP FORM
- Special Requirements
Ability to work hours as rota stipulates including bank holiday, late nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
- Special Requirements
Ability to travel between Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood sites.
- Special Requirements
Cannot hold a Level 4 qualification or above, unless the qualification is "materially different" from the Apprenticeship in Pharmacy framework.
- Special Requirements
Cannot be enrolled onto another government funded programme.
- Special Requirements
Must live and work in England and have been a resident in the EU for a minimum of 3 years.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Stock handling experience.
- Experience
Customer care experience.
- Experience
Experience of e-learning.
- Experience
Dispensing experience.
- QUALIFICATIONS
NVQ2 Pharmacy Services/BTEC2 Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent Level 2 Pharmacy qualification.
- QUALIFICATIONS
Over the Counter (OTC) sales qualification.
- Skills & Knowledge
Good awareness of information governance and confidentiality.
- Skills & Knowledge
Awareness of the General Pharmaceutical Council – Standards for Pharmacy Professional.
- Skills & Knowledge
Working within set procedures.
Job overview
The Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship provides fully funded training, nationally recognised qualification, and a salary while you learn.
After completing the programme, you can register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
This role suits those interested in science, healthcare, and IT, and who want to make a positive impact.
Training is intensive and requires strong motivation, commitment, and organisation.
You’ll need to complete around 8-10 hours of home study each week alongside your job.
Good communication, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines are essential.
The role includes working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Applicants must meet all apprenticeship eligibility criteria, including four GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4–9 / A–C* in English Language, Maths, and Science.
These must be clearly listed on the application form; those who do not meet the criteria will not be shortlisted.
Candidates who already hold a Level 3 (or higher) Pharmacy qualification are not eligible for apprenticeship funding.
Main duties of the job
Supervised duties will include:
- Labelling, dispensing and accuracy checking a variety of prescriptions using our electronic prescribing system.
- Learning how different medicines work and what they are used to treat.
- Ordering, receiving and maintaining pharmaceutical stock.
- Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients, staff and the public.
- Counselling patients on how to use their medicines safely.
- Working directly with patients on wards and in clinics to ensure safe medicines use both while in hospital and on discharge.
- Completing patient medication histories onwards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about role requirements and eligibility for this role including full apprenticeship criteria.
Please ensure that your supporting information in the application form is written in your own words.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Apprentice - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Frimley, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £29,812 - £32,715 per annum incl HCAS (on Annex 21). The contract type is 24 months (2 years Fixed Term Contract). The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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