Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Are you interested in training to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician? This is a fantastic opportunity to start your pharmacy career while earning and learning through a structuredPharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, leading to registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).,

• Undertake the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship programme, completing both academic and workplace-based learning
• Rotate through different areas of the pharmacy department to gain a broad range of skills and experience
• Complete a portfolio of evidence and assessments to demonstrate competence and knowledge
• Carry out tasks and objectives set by your Workplace Training Supervisor and the Learning and Development Team
• Work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under supervision
• Meet all required deadlines and learning outcomes as part of the apprenticeship programme
Please note: successful completion of all educational components within the contract period is a requirement of the role. Failure to meet these requirements may result in termination of the contract.

You will be supported by an experienced Pharmacy Learning and Development Team, alongside external training providers. The programme includes a mix of online learning, study days, and hands-on experience, so you'll need to be motivated, organised, and able to manage your own learning. You will need to have a minimum of four GCSE passes (C/4 grade or above or equivalent) in Mathematics, English and Science and one other. You will need to be self-driven, have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to react to changing situations.Internal employees within Pharmacy at Band 3 and above will be capped at Band 3.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term training programme based at Southmead Hospital, combining workplace learning with structured study. You'll rotate through key areas of the pharmacy department--including patient services and medicines supply--developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to support patients throughout their hospital stay.