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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Trainee Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 03 November 2025

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Job summary

Would you like to join the NHS and help provide patients with the best possible care?

Have you got an interest in Science, Maths and Medicine?

Would you like to be paid whilst studying a college course?

If you can answer yes to these questions, then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to undergo a 2-year apprenticeship and once completed become a registered Pharmacy Technician

This is a training role which provides 30 hours on-the-job training and 7.5 hours off-the-job training per week in order to assist you to complete your course

The post is full time and will involve the candidates rotating through specialist sections of the pharmacy department such as Inpatient dispensaries at Stoke Mandeville & High Wycombe Hospitals, Procurement & Distribution and Medicines Optimisation/Wards.

You will undertake and complete the BTEC Level 3 in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, attending live virtual college classes, developing a work-based e-portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, and completing assignments within set timescales to a competent standard, alongside working in our busy pharmacy department.

You will be supported throughout the training period with regular reviews and appraisals with their Education Supervisor & college tutors.

On completion of this qualification will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) at the end of your training placement.

Main duties of the job

To be organised and proactively seek opportunities for learning.
Use effective forms of communication with other members of the pharmacy team, medical, nursing, and other staff in the best interests of the patient.
To participate in the daily stock check routine, identify and resolve stock issues, escalating where appropriate in line with stock management procedures.
To dispose of medicines appropriately
To participate in the receipt of prescriptions and collection of prescriptions, including handling prescription payment charges.
To replenish Emergency Medicines Cupboard as per the SOP
To complete accurate assessments for the Transcription of Inpatient Supplies and Drugs for Discharge
To undertake accurate Drug History and Medicines Reconciliation, communicating directly with patients at a ward level
To work in a busy pharmacy and hospital environment and be able to balance time dedicated to the completion of the apprenticeship and associated studies

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

104 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7506762

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP218AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

GCSE in Maths (or equivalent) at (Grade A*-C/ 9-4)
GCSE in English / English Language (or equivalent) at (Grade A*-C/ 9-4)
GCSE in Sciences (Chemistry and/or Biology) (or equivalent) at (Grade A*-C/ 9-4)
4 GCSEs in total at Grade A*-C/ 9-4

Desirable

Completion of accredited GPhC training course (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services)
Sound educational background with evidence of recent completed course/qualifications

Experience

Essential

Working with people

Desirable

Hospital Pharmacy work
Have significant previous work experience

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (or equivalent) accurately
To be self-motivated and show initiative
Able to keep to deadlines
Able to follow instructions
Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
Able to work well within a team, as well as an individual
To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
To be polite with all customers, both internal and external, including members of the public, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
Able to concentrate at all times to minimise the risk of errors
Demonstrate good communication skills (Both written and verbal)
To have good organisation and prioritisation skills
Able to balance work and study
To have basic keyboard/computer skills
Able to attend face to face encounters with unwell and potentially vulnerable patients

Desirable

Able to adjust to working in different environments
Able to work in a busy environment (with frequent interruptions)
To be able to adhere to manual handling and lifting practices / Knowledge of Health & Safety

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to work cross site

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

GCSE in Maths (or equivalent) at (Grade A*-C/ 9-4)
GCSE in English / English Language (or equivalent) at (Grade A*-C/ 9-4)
GCSE in Sciences (Chemistry and/or Biology) (or equivalent) at (Grade A*-C/ 9-4)
4 GCSEs in total at Grade A*-C/ 9-4

Desirable

Completion of accredited GPhC training course (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services)
Sound educational background with evidence of recent completed course/qualifications

Experience

Essential

Working with people

Desirable

Hospital Pharmacy work
Have significant previous work experience

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (or equivalent) accurately
To be self-motivated and show initiative
Able to keep to deadlines
Able to follow instructions
Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
Able to work well within a team, as well as an individual
To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
To be polite with all customers, both internal and external, including members of the public, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
Able to concentrate at all times to minimise the risk of errors
Demonstrate good communication skills (Both written and verbal)
To have good organisation and prioritisation skills
Able to balance work and study
To have basic keyboard/computer skills
Able to attend face to face encounters with unwell and potentially vulnerable patients

Desirable

Able to adjust to working in different environments
Able to work in a busy environment (with frequent interruptions)
To be able to adhere to manual handling and lifting practices / Knowledge of Health & Safety

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to work cross site

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP218AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP218AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)