Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
NVQ/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent (desire to study towards)
- Qualifications
Evidence of accuracy checking competency (or ability to work towards)
- Previous Experience
Experience working within a hospital, retail, community, or other pharmacy environment.
- Previous Experience
Working with members of the public.
- Specific requirements
Maintain accuracy while under pressure
- Specific requirements
Professional, responsible and helpful attitude
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Attention to detail
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Accuracy
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Computer literate
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Ability to problem solve
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Ability to travel between sites or rotations.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Specific requirements
Good team player
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Ability to use initiative
- Evidence of Knowledge, Skills
Ability to prioritise
Job overview
Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
Contract type: Fixed term - 2 year apprenticeship
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (ULTH) Pharmacy Departments. Positions available at Lincoln County Hospital, and Pilgrim Hospital Boston.
Hours - 37.5 over 7 days (weekend on a rota basis)
Start Date - January-February 2027
Main duties of the job
About the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a professional qualification over a two year training period.
From 2027, we are excited to provide our trainees with experience in various NHS settings, with rotations at our Grantham site, Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS), and our aseptic services facility.
We are fully committed to your personal development and will give the support you need to obtain your professional qualification. We will provide allocated study time towards an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services. However, you must be willing to commit to significant study in your own time. The remainder of your week will be on the job experience in hospital and rotational placements.
Applicants should have 5 GCSEs grade A-C (9-4) including Maths, English and a Science subject.
Upon successful completion of training you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment!
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 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Apprenticeship with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, England; Boston, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Apprenticeship salary £21,810 PA year 1, £23,368 PA year 2. The contract type is Apprenticeship: 2 years (Fixed term for 2 years). The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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