Job overview
Always wanted to start a career within Pharmacy but didn’t know where to start? We are recruiting Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians to join the Imperial College NHS Trust as an Apprentice!
You will be paid at Band 3. Fixed term contract terminating 30/9/2028 The course is challenging and requires studying in your own time so an aptitude to learning is required.
Apply now and let your passion for pharmacy shine!
Due to this being an apprenticeship, you can only apply if you meet the criteria below:
Have the equivalent of 9 to 4 or A* to C pass at GCSE Level in English Language, Maths, Science plus 1 other subject pass.
Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Course along with Functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
Overseas qualifications - require ENIC Statement of Comparability, number required on application form
You cannot be considered with Access to HE qualifications or Degrees if they contain pharmacology content.
The Education provider reviews qualifications; submission of qualification certificates/ENIC statement of comparability are required before interview.
As a Pharmacy Technician apprentice, you’ll participate in a fixed term training programme. Involving work-based training and formal study (underpinning knowledge).
Interviews to be held on the 30th June and 1st July 2026 - applicants must be available on this date.
Assessment activities are used as part of the application process.
Main duties of the job
- As a member of the pharmacy team your duties will include dispensing prescriptions, medicine management at ward level, stores/distribution and aseptic production.
- Your rota will span across Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital so you must be able to travel to all sites.
- You will also be required to work as part of the late duty and weekend / bank holiday team rotas.
- We are focused on personal development and will give you the support you need to achieve your qualifications. The ability to cope with the discipline of studying and a commitment to completing course work in your own time and within deadline whilst working as part of a team within a busy department is essential.
- There are excellent opportunities for further employment providing career development and promotion following successful completion of the PTPT training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 3 Pharmacy roles in London
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 Trainee Pharmacy Technician with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive. The contract type is 2 years (Fixed term: 2 years). The application deadline is 14 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 (29 May 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.