Pre-registration Trainee Technician | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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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 & 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.

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.

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.

 

 

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

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026