Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
The closing date is 12 April 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to embark on a career within Pharmacy. Successful completion of the 2 year training programme, and associated studies, will lead to registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician.
Salary dependant on previous NHS service:
Candidates with no previous NHS service : AFC Band 4 Annex 21 - 70% top of a Band 4 in Year 1 rising to 75% in Year 2.
Candidates with continuous NHS service: Salary to be confirmed under the terms of Annex 30.
There may be an expectation for the successful candidate to work at any Trust site.
This is a 2-year Fixed term / Secondment, rotational training post working within each operational area of the Pharmacy department. Dependent on site, this may include Dispensing Services, Chemotherapy Services, Logistic Services and completing Medicines Management Services at ward level.
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure that you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their written support prior to submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
Entry requirements:5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9 including Maths, English language and 1 Science subject.For apprenticeships only - Must be aged 16 years or over, live in England and have eligible residency status with the right to work in England and not be enrolled onto another government funded programme.
The post holder will work alongside Pharmacy professionals as part of the team, providing an effective, patient focussed pharmacy service. Full training and support within the workplace, coupled with studying towards an accredited Level 3/4 qualification, will provide the necessary practical skills and knowledge to meet the initial education and training standards for Pharmacy Technicians, set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Under the supervision of a Pharmacy Technician and / or a Pharmacist, rotate through Pharmacy Dispensary services, Chemotherapy services, Distribution services and work at ward level to provide Medicines Management services as required dependant on site.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Interview date: 27 & 28 April 2026
Please note that the closing date is a guideline and the vacancy may close earlier.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
-Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development-On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.-Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
-We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.-We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.-An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.-Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.-Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.-We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.-We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
30 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on previous NHS experience (In-line with annex 21 / 30)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-3965
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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