Job overview
Are you looking for a role where you can earn while you learn? We are seeking Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician level 3 Apprentices to join us:
Pharmacy technicians are registered professionals working within the regulatory standards for pharmacy as set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Our Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentices undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme with the University of East Anglia with lots of support from our dedicated and experienced training team. You will attend a virtual training to study for the coursework for your Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.
To be eligible to apply for the Pre-registration Trainee Apprentice, you will need 4 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and science (or a combined science award with one qualification at C/4 or above plus another GCSE). Maths and English Functional skills levels 2 can also be accepted. Pharmacy experience is not essential but would be desirable but a NVQ2 in pharmacy is not an alternative to the academic requirements above. You will be required to produce original copies of certificates at the interview, if you do not hold UK qualifications please ensure you have a statement of comparability showing that your qualifications are equivalent to the about GCSE levels.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Main duties under supervision include:
- Providing medications to inpatients, wards and patients visiting outpatient clinics
- Communicating with OUH staff and patients at our reception or via the telephone
- Using the pharmacy computer systems
- Counselling patients on medications
- Answering medicine queries in our medicines information department
- Working alongside a medicines management technician on wards
- Working in the cancer satellite pharmacy and clinical trials team
We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic people who are interested in a healthcare career which has varied rotations and gives you a grounding in all aspects of pharmacy technician roles in hospital. We expect you to commit to the 2-year training programme, including all practical and academic aspects, supported by your excellent organisational skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties under supervision include:
- Providing medications to inpatients, wards and patients visiting outpatient clinics
- Communicating with OUH staff and patients at our reception or via the telephone
- Using the pharmacy computer systems
- Counselling patients on medications
- Answering medicine queries in our medicines information department
- Working alongside a medicines management technician on wards
- Working in the cancer satellite pharmacy and clinical trials team
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 2 Pharmacy roles in Oxford
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching NHS roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 70% of top of band 4 in first year rising to 75% in 2nd year. The contract type is 24 months (24 month contract fixed term). The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (09 Jun 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.