Pre-Reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Band 4 Annex 21 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Fixed Term 2 Years)

You must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above (4-9) and must include:

• Mathematics (Level 2 functional skills will be considered as an alternative).
• English Language (Level 2 in functional skills will be considered as an alternative).
• Science (please specify if Biology, Chemistry or Physics on application).

(BTEC Level 2 certificate in Applied Science will be considered as 1 GCSE, Extended Certificate or Diploma will be considered as 4 GCSEs at grade A-C). Level 3 diploma is equivalent to A-level.

The Pharmacy Department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading are looking for aspirational, enthusiastic, self‑motivated and compassionate individuals to embark on a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

As registration and the completion of Professional Revalidation is mandatory, this is an exciting time to train, qualify and practice as a Pharmacy Technician. At the Royal Berkshire we facilitate an excellent Training programme for the two years.

Previous experience of Pharmacy and completion of the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or BTEC Level 2 in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff would be desirable but is not essential.

Potential candidates will be invited to attend an interview and will be subject to a literacy and numeracy assessment.

You will be provided with full support and training in these areas from work‑based supervisors/mentors and on‑line Assessors as well as study time to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians alongside regular support from a designated Education Programme Director (Practice Educator Pharmacy Technician).

This training opportunity is a full‑time, 2 year, fixed‑term contract and you will need to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians course via an approved and GPhC accredited course provider and will follow the apprenticeship route.