Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

About the role

This two‑year fixed‑term apprenticeship offers a pathway to professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician. You will join the Pharmacy Department at The RUH, working a 7‑day rota between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Complete all educational assignments and deadlines required for GPhC registration.
• Build competency portfolios and gather workplace evidence.
• Prepare for and pass the End Point Assessment defined by the apprenticeship standards.
• Perform duties of a fully functional pharmacy team member under supervision.
• Follow local policies and procedures at all times.
• Work across a rotating schedule that considers individual circumstances and reasonable adjustments.

Required profile

• Right to work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident for the past three years.
• Hold a visa that permits work and apprenticeship training (study visas are not eligible).
• Not currently enrolled in another government‑funded training programme.
• Provide evidence of eligibility, including ENIC statement for overseas qualifications.
• Willingness to complete Functional Skills in English and Maths if required.

Required skills

What we offer

• Structured two‑year apprenticeship leading to GPhC registration.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development within a leading NHS Trust.