Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge & Skills
A desire to work in a hospital environment with a focus on Pharmacy ensuring you treat people with kindness, compassion and with dignity and respect
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge & Skills
Have responsibility for their personal development and completion of the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice
- Personal Attributes
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information effectively and build positive working relationships
- Personal Attributes
Capacity to work calmly under pressure.
- Qualifications and Training
Minimum of 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics, at least one science subject at Grade A* to C or 9 to 4)
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload
- Personal Attributes
Able to perform manual handling tasks
- Qualifications and Training
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and email programmes
Job overview
Are you looking to start an exciting career in healthcare? Do you enjoy learning new skills, working with people and making a difference?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.
This two-year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, combining practical experience in a busy hospital environment with structured education and training.
You will work alongside experienced Pharmacy professionals, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician. On successful completion of your apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
Whether you are leaving school or looking to take your first steps towards a rewarding career in healthcare, this could be the opportunity for you!
Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across a range of pharmacy services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn to:
Support the safe preparation and supply of medicines to patients.
Work alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists on hospital wards, helping patients receive the medicines they need.
Develop skills in medicines management, stock control, ordering and distribution.
Communicate with patients, healthcare professionals and other members of the Pharmacy team.
Gain experience in specialist pharmacy services and develop an understanding of the different career opportunities available to qualified Pharmacy Technicians.
You will follow a structured training programme, supported by experienced colleagues, while completing a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice with our approved training provider.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Important Information Before Applying
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop a career in Pharmacy.
Before submitting your application, please take the time to carefully read the attached Job Description and Person Specification, paying particular attention to the apprenticeship eligibility criteria and essential qualification requirements.
As this is a funded apprenticeship programme, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements relating to qualifications, residency, right to work and previous learning. You must also be able to commit to the full two-year training programme, including working across both hospital sites.
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as this information will be used during the shortlisting process.
We look forward to receiving your application and supporting you in taking the first steps towards a career as a registered Pharmacy Technician!
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Band 4 Annex 21 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucester, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £24853.00. The contract type is 24 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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