# Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wye Valley NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-registration-trainee-pharmacy-technician/30e3fd48-1444-4768-8243-fee0623fd94f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-registration-trainee-pharmacy-technician/30e3fd48-1444-4768-8243-fee0623fd94f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wye Valley NHS Trust - **Location:** Pharmacy Department, Hereford County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy technician - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 - **Contract type:** 24 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift patterns between the working hours of 08:30-18:00. Weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-02T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T14:41:06.460Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hereford/Hereford/Wye_Valley_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8190293 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8190293?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ### **Multiple Positions Available** ### Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with opportunities for progression? ### You will work in a supportive environment with experienced staff, gaining skills and knowledge in both clinical and technical areas of pharmacy. ### We are offering a full-time, fixed-term training post leading to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship after 2 years of study and on the job training, enabling you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician upon completion. To apply for the post you will require GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade C (level 4 or above) and 3 other subjects at GCSE level at a minimum of grade C (level 4) or equivalent qualification. ### For further information on the role of the pharmacy technician, please click on the link below: ### https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/pharmacy/roles-pharmacy/pharmacy-technician ### To apply for the post you will require FOUR GCSE (Grade C/level 4 or above) or equivalent in the following subjects: - Maths - English Language - Science or Double Science ### If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to know more please contact Laura Adams, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education and Training: laura.adams@wvt.nhs.uk Please note salary to be paid at 70% B4 during 1st year of training and 75% B4 during 2nd year. Annex 30 also applies to all internal WVT applicants. ### Main duties of the job As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician you will: - Participate in a structured training programme delivered in partnership with an accredited education provider. - Gain hands-on experience in the hospital pharmacy, including dispensary, aseptic services, pharmacy stores and ward-based services. - Support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in providing safe, effective, and efficient pharmacy services. - Balance work-based learning and study time to meet educational and professional standards set by the GPhC. - You will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence and pass assessments as part of your qualification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For additional details on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in dealing with the public and with challenging situations **Desirable** - Previous experience in a dispensary setting either in community or hospital ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE Maths at grade C (level 4 or above), English and Science at C (level 4 or above) and 3 other subjects at GCSE level at a minimum of grade C (level 4) or equivalent qualification **Desirable** - Pharmacy Services Skills Level 2 QCF Qualification or equivalent ### Skills, Knowledge & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to concentrate with attention to detail and accuracy - Basic IT skills - Ability to work to deadlines in a high pressure environment ## Documents - [wvt benefits (pdf, 621.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1985) - [229-cs-7332149 jdps (pdf, 208.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10494845) - [ato + tech career pathway (pdf, 524.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10494846) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.