Band 4 Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) - BH
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,827 Band 4 annex 21 inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7403712/391-RFL-7403712 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
This 2 year fixed term training contract will lead to a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification and the successful candidate will become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
They will be required to undertake distance learning, and participate in a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by the team where they will have the opportunity to rotate through the different areas within Pharmacy. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend a minimum of 6 hours per week of their working hours completing classroom-based learning.
The successful candidate must be dynamic, self-motivated, willing to work hard, learn from a multidisciplinary team and be a team player, with proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent communication and IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to travel between the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites is essential.
Trainees are expected to work towards the attached job description and should not be expected to perform the full duties of the role until competencies are signed off. The pharmacy trainee will learn about pharmacy services, under the guidance, direction, control or supervision of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other staff to practice the skills of a qualified pharmacy technician.
The successful candidate will undertake a 2 year comprehensive training and educational programme whilst working towards gaining the pharmacy technician qualification. This will enable registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on successful completion and practice as a qualified pharmacy technician within the United Kingdom.
The candidate is expected to maintain sufficient progress and meet the requirements of learning agreements which will be signed and agreed, by the trainee, the educational provider and the workplace.
Rotations will allow training, experience, competency assessment in many aspects of hospital pharmacy under the supervision of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
Working hours are 37.5 per week, inclusive of hours worked as part of the weekend and late duty, on a rotational basis. The candidate will be expected to cover a bank holiday shift once each year and will be required to complete rotations across the sites at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Annual leave entitlement will be as per Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025
This 2 year fixed term training contract will lead to a level 3 pharmacy technician qualification and the successful candidate will become a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
They will be required to undertake distance learning, and participate in a comprehensive in-house training programme provided by the team where they will have the opportunity to rotate through the different areas within Pharmacy. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend a minimum of 6 hours per week of their working hours completing classroom-based learning.
The successful candidate must be dynamic, self-motivated, willing to work hard, learn from a multidisciplinary team and be a team player, with proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Excellent communication and IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to travel between the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites is essential.
Trainees are expected to work towards the attached job description and should not be expected to perform the full duties of the role until competencies are signed off. The pharmacy trainee will learn about pharmacy services, under the guidance, direction, control or supervision of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other staff to practice the skills of a qualified pharmacy technician.
The successful candidate will undertake a 2 year comprehensive training and educational programme whilst working towards gaining the pharmacy technician qualification. This will enable registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on successful completion and practice as a qualified pharmacy technician within the United Kingdom.
The candidate is expected to maintain sufficient progress and meet the requirements of learning agreements which will be signed and agreed, by the trainee, the educational provider and the workplace.
Rotations will allow training, experience, competency assessment in many aspects of hospital pharmacy under the supervision of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
Working hours are 37.5 per week, inclusive of hours worked as part of the weekend and late duty, on a rotational basis. The candidate will be expected to cover a bank holiday shift once each year and will be required to complete rotations across the sites at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Annual leave entitlement will be as per Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025