The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Pre-registration Trainee Technician
The closing date is 23 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic candidate to develop skills and knowledge in all areas of the hospital pharmacy. The apprenticeship involves on-the-job training and day release (on-line remote learning) with Buttercups training provider to attain a Level 3 qualification. On successful completion of the training programme you will be able to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Annex 21 covers trainees who enter the NHS and undertake their training whilst an employee. Annex 21 pay is determined as a percentage of the maximum qualified rate.

Successful applicants:

• Will be aged 18+ (no upper limit)
• Must NOT be in any form of formal government-funded education
• Can hold a degree but not in the area in which the apprenticeship aligns with the pharmacy framework.
• You must have 5 GCSEs at grade C (or above) or equivalent to include English, Maths, and 2 science subjects. Candidates who do not hold a sufficient Science GCSE must be able to demonstrate experience working in a pharmacy environment as a pharmacy assistant for a minimum of 1 year.
• You need to be committed to learning and completing coursework to deadlines.
• You must be able to work accurately, communicate effectively and be a good team player.
• Certificates of qualifications will need to be provided prior to interview stage to be verified by the Education Provider and confirmation of eligibility.

Main duties of the job
Training and supervision will be provided to achieve the following:

• Work in and become competent in the routine technical work in each element of the rotation including in the dispensary (inpatient, outpatient and satellites), procurement office and stock management on the wards.
• When required, provide limited cover for more senior staff, under the guidance and supervision of an experienced Technician or Pharmacist.
• Identify and resolve own errors and those of junior staff.
• Be able to organise and prioritise work.
• Maintain safe systems of work and work proactively to avoid errors, complaints and incidents.
• Observe standard operating procedures (SOPs) in every section of the rotation.
• Contribute to the development of section/speciality work practices by reporting variations from procedures to senior staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of departmental procedures when required.
• Work according to the day-to-day plan of the section in which you are in ensuring an efficient quality service to patients.
• To support other colleagues with less experience in section of rotation.
• Participate in hospital-based staff appraisal system.
• Contribute to the departmental audit programme.
• Participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care for the people that we serve.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum (incl. of HCAA)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 394-CSS8318035-SG
Job locations: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Work according to the day-to-day plan of the section in which you are in ensuring an efficient quality service to patients. To support other colleagues with less experience in section of rotation. Participate in hospital-based staff appraisal system. Contribute to the departmental audit programme. Participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Please refer to the attached detailed job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Education and Training pharmacist, Svitlana Beard, svitlana.beard1@nhs.net

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