Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)
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Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Salary
Please Note Salary Will Be As Follows
- Year 1: 70% of the top of Band 4 + Inner London HCAS
- Year 2: 75% of the top of Band 4 + Inner London HCAS
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our progressive pharmacy team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to train for a career as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. You will study for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work on an Apprenticeship program, gaining experience in various areas of pharmacy within the Hospital.
Job Details
This is a two year fixed term appointment to commence in February 2027.
Eligibility Note
Candidates who hold equivalent qualification at the same level or a higher-level qualification in the pharmacy field will not be considered, as these individuals are not eligible for apprenticeship funding.
Candidates must be UK residents for a minimum of three years in order satisfy apprenticeship eligibility requirements. For further details, please contact the recruiting manager.
Responsibilities
The successful applicants will be expected to work in our Inpatients Dispensary, Outpatients Dispensary, Distribution, Goods Receipt & Purchasing, Technical Services, Clinical Trials, Medicines Management, Medicines Information and Clinical Governance sections on a rotational basis.
The rota will run across both Chelsea Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital sites.
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Full practical training will be provided in-house, with a competency-based programme and you will be expected to undertake underpinning knowledge courses working towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician.
The successful candidates will work in an environment that will support patients with their medications, managing the supply of medicines and assisting Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, as well as manufacturing sterile products.
Requirements
The appointed candidates will need to demonstrate that they are Patient Focused, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be a quick learner, keen to get involved and be committed to the training programme. Good ability to cope with the discipline of studying whilst working as part of a team throughout this busy department is essential; therefore, a professional approach is key.
Candidates must be willing and able to follow an academic and practical training course and commit up to 10 hours per week of your own time for private study.
Contact Information
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
- Karen Benjamin, karen.benjamin1@nhs.net
- Elsa Ghebremariam, elsa.ghebremariam@nhs.net
About the Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
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Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Elsa Ghebremariam
- Job title: Higher Level Pharmacy Technician E&T/MM
- Email address: elsa.ghebremariam@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 020 3315 8491
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