Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians - ICS only
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £30,162 Annex 21 Band 4 or pay protection for Band 3 applicants |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME16 9QQ |
| Company: | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7619376/359-7512613-T1-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.
37.5 hours per week, 2-year fixed-term contract commencing February 2026.
Band 4 Annex 21 – First year 70% the top of band 4, second year 75% (Unless you are already working at the trust, you will be eligible for pay protection.
Are you interested in a career in Hospital Pharmacy?
Do you want to be part of a modern, dynamic Pharmacy team?
Are you passionate about helping people and supporting their healthcare journey?
Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated to learn and grow?
Are you professional, eager to develop, and ready to shape the future of pharmacy services?
We are currently recruiting three Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join our expanding team. This is an exciting time to enter the pharmacy profession, with the role of Pharmacy Technician evolving rapidly and becoming increasingly central to the delivery of NHS services.
Pharmacy is at the forefront of healthcare innovation and plays a vital role in the NHS Long Term Plan. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will be a key part of that journey.
We have three trainee posts available:
• 1 postin the main Pharmacy at Maidstone Hospital
• 1 postin the main Pharmacy at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
• 1 postin our specialist Oncology Department
Join us and become part of a forward-thinking, patient-focused team committed to delivering excellence in healthcare.
As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT), you will train while working under supervision, gaining valuable experience across a wide range of pharmacy services. You’ll rotate through all our Pharmacy departments, including:
• Dispensary
• Stores
• Distribution
• Procurement
• Clinical Services
Once you’ve completed essential training to ensure competence, you’ll be required to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
Training and Support
You’ll receive full on-the-job training from experienced Pharmacy professionals. We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, and we are committed to supporting you throughout your training journey.
• You’ll be allocated dedicated study time at work.
• You must also be prepared to commit to significant self-directed study in your own time.e
• We’ll support you in achieving the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and the registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) upon completion.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalentqualificationsons including:
• • English
• Maths
• One relevant science subject (e.g. Biology or Chemistry)
If your qualifications were obtained outside the UK, you must provide official equivalency (via UK ENIC/NARIC). This must confirm that your overseas qualifications meet the required UK standard, specifically for English and Maths.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Click hereto hear what our staff say.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.
37.5 hours per week, 2-year fixed-term contract commencing February 2026.
Band 4 Annex 21 – First year 70% the top of band 4, second year 75% (Unless you are already working at the trust, you will be eligible for pay protection.
Are you interested in a career in Hospital Pharmacy?
Do you want to be part of a modern, dynamic Pharmacy team?
Are you passionate about helping people and supporting their healthcare journey?
Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated to learn and grow?
Are you professional, eager to develop, and ready to shape the future of pharmacy services?
We are currently recruiting three Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians to join our expanding team. This is an exciting time to enter the pharmacy profession, with the role of Pharmacy Technician evolving rapidly and becoming increasingly central to the delivery of NHS services.
Pharmacy is at the forefront of healthcare innovation and plays a vital role in the NHS Long Term Plan. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will be a key part of that journey.
We have three trainee posts available:
• 1 postin the main Pharmacy at Maidstone Hospital
• 1 postin the main Pharmacy at Tunbridge Wells Hospital
• 1 postin our specialist Oncology Department
Join us and become part of a forward-thinking, patient-focused team committed to delivering excellence in healthcare.
As a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT), you will train while working under supervision, gaining valuable experience across a wide range of pharmacy services. You’ll rotate through all our Pharmacy departments, including:
• Dispensary
• Stores
• Distribution
• Procurement
• Clinical Services
Once you’ve completed essential training to ensure competence, you’ll be required to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.
Training and Support
You’ll receive full on-the-job training from experienced Pharmacy professionals. We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, and we are committed to supporting you throughout your training journey.
• You’ll be allocated dedicated study time at work.
• You must also be prepared to commit to significant self-directed study in your own time.e
• We’ll support you in achieving the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians and the registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) upon completion.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalentqualificationsons including:
• • English
• Maths
• One relevant science subject (e.g. Biology or Chemistry)
If your qualifications were obtained outside the UK, you must provide official equivalency (via UK ENIC/NARIC). This must confirm that your overseas qualifications meet the required UK standard, specifically for English and Maths.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Click hereto hear what our staff say.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025