Technical Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician-Pharmacy Services-B4 Annex

Position: Technical Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician-Pharmacy Services-B4 Annex 21

Technical Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician-Pharmacy Services-B4 Annex 21

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About the Role

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Pharmacy Services are recruiting Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (Technical Apprenticeship). This is a fantastic opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ and become a highly trained Pharmacy Technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

The successful candidate will undertake a comprehensive two‑year training programme that includes completing an SVQ in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 8 and a Professional Development Award in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level
7. Trainees who successfully complete both qualifications within the training programme will then be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council and practice as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Employment Details

• Full Time (37 hours, reducing to 36 in April 2026)
• 2 Years Fixed Term Contract
• Based across Pharmacy Services within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team, dealing with patients and their medicinal needs.
• Manage medicines, including dispensing and ordering medicines in acute sites or community pharmacy.
• Perform stock management and distribution of medicines, audits and data collection.
• Provide ward services including near‑patient dispensing services.
• Work within an aseptic unit preparing intravenous preparations.
• Complete work-based assessments and develop a portfolio of evidence as required.
• Complete any required rotations.
• Work on various sites throughout the 2‑year training as part of a Pre‑Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician rota.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Four National 5 qualifications (or SCQF equivalent) at Grade A‑C in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English/ESOL –
  essential
  .
• Completion of the Access to Pharmacy Course (SCQF Level
  5) –
  essential
  .
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) –
  essential
  .
• Good IT skills –
  essential
  .
• Experience of team‑working –
  essential
  .

Key Terms and Conditions

• Your training will be with an accredited education provider.
• You will be registered with Skills Development Scotland as a Technical Apprentice.
• Successful applicants will start in April 2026.
• College will start in April/May 2026.

Modern Apprentice Salary

• Band 4 Annex 21 Year 1: 70% – £23,111 per annum.
• Band 4 Annex 21 Year 2: 75% – £24,762 per annum.

On successful completion of the programme, you will be supported into permanent employment at the entry point of a Band 4 starting salary scale.

Information Session

There will be an information session on 8th January 2026 @ 2 pm to provide more information about the role and to give you an opportunity to ask any questions. To register for this session click:
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Important Dates

• Assessment Centre: 21st January 2026
• Interview: 10th February 2026

Contact Information

• Lindsay Cassidy, Interim Chief Pharmacy Technician, South Sector – 0141 452 2980 – lindsay.cassidy2t
• Tracy O’Connor, Chief Pharmacy Technician, North Sector, GRI – 0141 201 3232
• Angela McIntosh, Pharmacy Technician Team Lead – 07810 054227 – .mcintosh2t

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This role is for visa sponsorship under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post.

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