Leicestershire Partnership NHS TrustApprentice Pre-reg Trainee Pharmacy TechnicianThe closing date is 24 July 2026Job summaryApprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (PTPT)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a 2-year training contract.
We are looking for versatile individuals who are able to adapt and cope with high pressured situations.
The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload and work flexibly within the team.
The successful candidate will need to be able to accommodate late night, weekend, and bank holiday working.
Hours 37.5 hours per week including weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis. One late night shift per week. You will be required to travel and attend College one day per week.
Applications are open to all ages, whether you are a school leaver, or further on in your career and fancy a change.
We are looking for people who:
- Have 4 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 / A* to C or equivalent including Science, English Language and Maths
- Can show they are conscientious, caring, respectful and personable
- Have good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Can always maintain confidentiality of information
- Are capable of working as part of a team
- Are flexible due to the requirement of working an internal rotation.
Level 3 Apprentices full time salary in first year of apprenticeship will be £14,763 per annum.
Main duties of the jobWithin the workplace, you will rotate through areas of the Pharmacy department, working alongside our friendly and experienced team.
You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in dispensary, distribution & ordering and being part of the medicines management team on the wards.
You will also gain knowledge in more specialised areas such as Mental Health.
Patient care is at the centre of all we do within the pharmacy and as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) you will play a crucial role in this.
This includes helping patients with their medication adherence and optimisation also healthy lifestyle advice.
This course is delivered as a blended learning experience. With plenty of on the job learning as well as 20% of off the job learning time provided.
Whilst this time is provided there is an expectation that additional study will be completed outside of working hours.
The course is assessed by a variety of assessments, course work and case studies culminating in a final portfolio.
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About usWe may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
DetailsDate posted: 08 July 2026Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £14,763 a yearContract: Fixed termDuration: 24 monthsWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 006911Job locations: LPT Pharmacy Services, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 9EJ, United KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer name: Leicestershire Partnership NHS TrustAddress: LPT Pharmacy Services, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 9EJ, United KingdomEmployer's website: Apply through our website (Opens in a new tab)Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Pharmacy Technician Team Manager, Isabelle Girardbancroft, isabelle.girardbancroft@nhs.netPrivacy notice: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab) 
