The position combines practical, on-the-job training with formal studies to earn a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Technician, in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) regulations. This two-year program involves working closely with patients, developing communication skills, and committing to a structured training and assessment regimen. Candidates should demonstrate adaptability, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to meet all training requirements to successfully progress through the program.
Always wanted to start a career within Pharmacy but didn't know where to start? We are recruiting for Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians to join the Imperial College NHS Trust as an Apprentice!
You will be paid at 70% of the top of band 4 in your first year and 75% in your second. Fixed term contract terminating 28/02/2027
The course is challenging and requires study 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 your meet below criteria:
- Have the equivalent of 9 to 4 or A* to C pass at GCSE Level in English Lan, Math, Science plus 1 other subject pass.
- 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 a pharmacology content.
Education provider reviews qualifications, submission of qualification certificates/ENIC statement of comparability are required before interview.
As a Pharmacy Technicians apprentice, you'll participate in a fixed term training programme. Involving work based training and formal study (underpinning knowledge).You'll need to be patient focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, a quick learner, ability to adapt, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme.
- This is a two year fixed term training contract enabling the post holder undertake a structured and comprehensive training and education programme whilst working towards gaining the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 Apprenticeship which meets the GPhCs regulation for registration to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. You will participate in theoretical day-release training provided by a commissioned education provider and practical on the job training where you will undertake technical duties in dispensing and supply of medicines. There is limited opportunity to undertake the reconstitution of cytotoxic and other aseptically prepared items.
- The post holder is required to maintaining sufficient progress and meet the training and assessment requirements of the course. Successful appraisal and completion of the first year is a requirement for entry into the second year. Completion of a portfolio of evidence within the allocated time is essential.
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