# Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician – Apprenticeship

**Company**: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: Kingston
**Job type**: apprenticeship
**Salary**: £30,630 to £32,346 a year
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are offering a two-year, fixed-term training contract for the Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme. As a trainee pharmacy technician, you will rotate through key areas of our busy pharmacy department, including Inpatient Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, Ward Medicines Management Service, and Community Pharmacy.

The apprenticeship involves a blend of practical, hands-on experience and comprehensive theoretical learning. You will receive full support and supervision, with a dedicated day each week for virtual classroom lessons.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

**Main duties of the job**

- Rotate through key areas of the pharmacy department

- Gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge

- Work closely with patients and healthcare teams

**Requirements**

- A minimum of 4 GCSEs, three of which must include:

- GCSE in Maths at grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent

- GCSE in English Language at grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent

- GCSE in Science (Biology/Chemistry) at grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent

- Excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year

- Supportive environment

- Opportunities for development and growth

## Skills

### Required
- Maths
- English Language
- Science (Biology/Chemistry)
- Communication skills

### Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Counter Assistant Qualification
- Pharmacy experience
- Customer service experience

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