Job summary
Are you looking to start an exciting career in healthcare? Do you enjoy learning new skills, working with people and making a difference?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician.

This two-year apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, combining practical experience in a busy hospital environment with structured education and training.

You will work alongside experienced Pharmacy professionals, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician. On successful completion of your apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Whether you are leaving school or looking to take your first steps towards a rewarding career in healthcare, this could be the opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job
As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will gain valuable hands-on experience across a range of pharmacy services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn to:

• Support the safe preparation and supply of medicines to patients.
• Work alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists on hospital wards, helping patients receive the medicines they need.
• Develop skills in medicines management, stock control, ordering and distribution.
• Communicate with patients, healthcare professionals and other members of the Pharmacy team.
• Gain experience in specialist pharmacy services and develop an understanding of the different career opportunities available to qualified Pharmacy Technicians.

You will follow a structured training programme, supported by experienced colleagues, while completing a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice with our approved training provider.

About us
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in Gloucestershire, with over 9,000 colleagues working together to deliver high-quality patient care.

Our Pharmacy department plays an essential role in supporting patients throughout their hospital journey, and we are passionate about developing the next generation of Pharmacy professionals.

By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive and welcoming environment where learning, teamwork and professional development are encouraged. You will have opportunities to develop new skills, gain experience across two hospital sites and build the foundations for a rewarding career within the NHS.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £24,853 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0671

Job responsibilities
Important Information Before Applying

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop a career in Pharmacy.

Before submitting your application, please take the time to carefully read the attached Job Description and Person Specification, paying particular attention to the apprenticeship eligibility criteria and essential qualification requirements.

As this is a funded apprenticeship programme, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements relating to qualifications, residency, right to work and previous learning. You must also be able to commit to the full two-year training programme, including working across both hospital sites.

Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as this information will be used during the shortlisting process.

We look forward to receiving your application and supporting you in taking the first steps towards a career as a registered Pharmacy Technician!

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Minimum of 4 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics, at least one science subject at Grade A* to C or 9 to 4)

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and email programmes

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• A desire to work in a hospital environment with a focus on Pharmacy ensuring you treat people with kindness, compassion and with dignity and respect
• Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team
• Have responsibility for their personal development and completion of the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice

Desirable

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate information effectively and build positive working relationships
• Capacity to work calmly under pressure.

Desirable

• Able to perform manual handling tasks

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Education and Training, Steven Lansley, steven.lansley@nhs.net, 03004223028

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