Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at The RUH as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician. This is a two-year fixed-term programme starting September 2026. The role is full-time, with part-time applications (minimum 30 hours) considered. You'll work a 7-day rota between 8:00am and 6:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

We're committed to inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are supported throughout recruitment and employment.

To qualify via the apprenticeship route, you must:

• have the right to work in the UK
• have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the past three years (excluding student visas)
• hold a visa that permits work and apprenticeship training (study visas are not eligible)
• gain new knowledge and skills beyond prior qualifications
• have sufficient time left on your visa to complete the programme
• not be undertaking another government-funded training programme

Evidence of eligibility is required.

Applicants with prior pharmacy or pharmacology qualifications may not be eligible and should check before applying.

Applicants without Grade 4/C in English or Maths may apply if willing to complete Functional Skills.

Those with overseas qualifications must obtain a UK ENIC statement before applying.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at application.

Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician role is to:

• undertake a two-year apprenticeship resulting in professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician upon completion.
• complete all assignments, educational tasks to deadlines in order to satisfy the requirements for qualification and registration as a Pharmacy Technician, in line with the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• build competency portfolios and gather workplace evidence.
• work towards and pass the End Point Assessment as defined by the apprenticeship standards.
• work as a fully functional member of the pharmacy team.
• undertake all duties mentioned in the job description under the supervisor of a senior colleague and educational supervisor.
• follow local policies and procedures at all times.
• work across a seven-day rota between the hours of 8am and 6pm, including weekends and bank holidays. (Please note, rotas are planned in advance, with consideration of individual circumstances and reasonable adjustments.)

About us
At the RUH, we put people at the heart of everything we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, colleagues and community. Whatever your role, your contribution is valued in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we are proud of.

We are committed to a compassionate and inclusive culture, supported by a growing network of staff groups that celebrate success and create opportunities to listen, learn and connect. We champion kindness and civility, value our differences and believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A strong culture of learning, development and innovation runs throughout the organisation. We are dedicated to helping you thrive and reach your full potential.

We also prioritise staff wellbeing through a well-established programme of support, recognising the importance of physical, emotional, spiritual and financial health. We even have a pool!

As part of the BSW Hospitals Group, bringing together the Royal United Hospitals Bath, Great Western Hospitals and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trusts, we work collectively to improve care for over one million people. Together, we are building a more inclusive and sustainable health and care system, improving access, experience and outcomes for all.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 427-8034857
Job locations: Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

Job description
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above
• GCSEs grade C/4 or above Maths (or willingness to work towards Functional Skills in Maths)
• GCSEs grade C/4 or above English (or willingness to work towards Functional Skills in English)

Desirable

• Pharmacy Experience
• A-Level or equivalent in English, Maths or a Science-based subject
• QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience
Essential

• Computer Literate
• Essential Skills
• Essential Values

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).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.