Job summary
A challenging and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy team at the RNOH. We are seeking a forward thinking and highly motivated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to be trained within the workplace and complete a two year apprenticeship training programme of underpinning knowledge and NVQ assessments.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of a range of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

The RNOH is a unique hospital site situated in acres of greenery and has completed the redevelopment of a new ward block and four new Theatres at the Stanmore site. The hospital is a state-of-the-art facility that reflects and enhances the medical excellence the RNOH is renowned for. The trust has also implemented EPIC which is a digital electronic health record which has many benefits including enhancing patient engagement with the introduction of a new patient portal as well as streamlined work flows.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in a pharmacy career to 'earn while they learn' to complete a qualification and register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

This is a trainee role you will be paid 70% of the top of Band 4 for year 1: £25,827.40 Per annum Including HCAS

In year 2 you will get paid 75% of the top of Band 4

Main duties of the job
This qualification will be delivered as part of a blended learning package with trainees obtaining their knowledge through virtual learning one day a week for two years to complete the NVQ element as well as being assessed also over two years in the workplace. There is huge scope for the successful applicant to develop on both a personal and professional level through exposure to all departmental activities.

The Pharmacy Department has a strong focus on medicines optimisation and innovative pharmaceutical practice. This offers exciting opportunities for professional development for all staff.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills, good interpersonal and IT skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as in a team in a dynamic Pharmacy department.

About us
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. The trust has also recently ranked as second best performing acute/specialist Trust in England. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: Depending on experience £25,827.40 Per Annum Including HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 392-RNOH-8404306

Job responsibilities

• Provide dispensary-based patient services to inpatients and outpatients
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient focused medicines optimisation through timely supply of medicines, utilisation of patients own medicines and medicines counselling
• Participate in medicines optimisation, ward top-up and ward-based dispensing.

Through provision of an effective Pharmacy service and the training provided, this post will:

• Allow the post holder to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to register with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• Allow the post holder to gain a wide range of experience in various areas of the Pharmacy Department
• To strengthen organisational skills by co-ordination and prioritisation of work.

Please note the successful applicant must meet the essential criteria below:

• Be able to produce certificates at interview to evidence a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above in Maths, English and Science.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship guidance, sponsorship cannot be offered
• Undertake enrolment activities, leading to a successful offer to study
• Commit to study the full apprenticeship programme
• Attendance of training at the associated HEI is considered to be essential

*** Failure to complete any aspect of the academic components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and may impact on your ability to continue in the training post ***

The interview will include a numeracy and literacy test.

Please note the successful applicant must the essential criteria below;

• Be able to produce certificates to evidence the Essential Qualifications listed in the Person specification
• Have the right to live and work in the UK, in line with government apprenticeship funding rules, sponsorship cannot be offered
• Commit to study the full 2 year programme
• Must not have studied the same subject, at the same or higher level previously.

*** Failure to complete any aspect of the academic or clinical components within the set time scale will result in removal from the course and termination of the contract with Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital ***

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

• 5 GCSEs, Grade 4 - 9 or A to C or equivalent two of which should be in English and Mathematics

Desirable:

• Pharmacy service skills Level 2 QCF qualification (or equivalent)

Experience
Essential:

• Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy or 'customer orientated' service

Desirable:

• Previous hospital experience

Skills and Abilities
Essential:

• Good written + verbal communication skills
• Able to work as a team member
• Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Good ability of computer systems and IT Skills

Desirable:

• Familiar with computer systems e.g. Excel spreadsheets and word

Knowledge
Essential:

• Basic knowledge of hospital pharmacy

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation Principles

Disposition and Attributes
Essential:

• Works efficiently and accurately
• Honest and trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Self-motivated

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Royal National Orthopadic Hospital, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Chief Pharmacy Technician and Operations Manager, Vishakha Patani, vishakha.patani@nhs.net, 02089095826