Band 2 - Pre-Reg Trainee Pharmacy Technician
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustBirmingham, B15 2TH, West Midlands
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust based in Birmingham, B15 2TH. The advertised salary is £25,272 to £25,272. It is an Band 2 post. Applications close on 9 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The Pharmacy Department at UHB are currently recruiting Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprentices to begin a vocational training programme commencing February/March 2027. Multiple posts are available at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the post holder to not only work as part of a pharmacy team, but also learn the key functions of a pharmacy technician role under the guidance and support of pharmacy professionals. You will attend Walsall College one day a week to complete the Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians (RQF).
The posts are full time, 2 year, fixed term contracts. Upon successful completion you will be able to register with the GPhC. The salary for this training post is £25,272 (AfC Band 2), unless NHS pay preservation provision applies (AfC Annex 30). You will also receive 27 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays.
4 GCSE's including Science, English Language & Maths grade C/4 or equivalent. Certificates must be seen prior to interview.
Pharmacy Services Level 2 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science and experience working within a pharmacy environment is desirable but not essential.
Apprenticeship funding rules apply
Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of the pharmacy team and contribute greatly to today's
NHS healthcare team. The role of a Pharmacy Technician is becoming more varied and complex as
medicines become increasingly sophisticated. Career opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician post
qualification include, medicines management roles, manufacturing, quality control, staff training,
information technology, supplies procurement, clinical trials or medicines information services and
managing staff and sections within the Pharmacy Department.
Pharmacy Technicians are involved in the preparation, dispensing and supply of medicines to wards,
departments and directly to patients. They support Pharmacists in providing safe and effective drug
treatment for all our patients.
Pharmacy Technicians need to be able to work in a systematic and accurate manner and to have
good numeracy skills. They also need to be able to communicate well with people. Previous
experience in a pharmacy or other health care setting would be desirable but is not essential.
Strong organisational and time management skills are essential to ensure the successful
achievement of the Diploma whilst working under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
- *GCSE grade C/4 in Science, English Language & Maths or equivalent.
- *Pharmacy Services Level 2 or equivalent
- *Experience working within a pharmacy environment.
- *Awareness of hospital pharmacy services
- *Pharmacy experience
- *Previous experience of working with the public
Additional Criteria
- *Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
- *Flexible to work in accordance with
- service needs.
- *Committed to abide by the Trust
- Vision and Values.
- *Ability to work in a team
- *Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
- *Good time management
- *Careful and accurate in work
- *Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
- *Fair and objective
- *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
- *Good team player and able to motivate others
- *Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
- *Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
- *Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
- *Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
- *Willing to work under close supervision
- *Ability to travel to other Trust sites
- *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
- *Able to travel to college one day per week
- *Able to lift moderate weights (up to 13Kg)
- *Opportunity to work at home: revision/assignments
- *Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy
- *GCSE grade C/4 in Science, English Language & Maths or equivalent.
- *Pharmacy Services Level 2 or equivalent
- *Experience working within a pharmacy environment.
- *Awareness of hospital pharmacy services
- *Pharmacy experience
- *Previous experience of working with the public
Additional Criteria
- *Ability to travel to other Trust sites.
- *Flexible to work in accordance with
- service needs.
- *Committed to abide by the Trust
- Vision and Values.
- *Ability to work in a team
- *Enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and displays a mature attitude
- *Good time management
- *Careful and accurate in work
- *Able to demonstrate discretion and diplomacy
- *Fair and objective
- *Flexible to the demands of the post, the needs of the pharmacy service and other staff
- *Good team player and able to motivate others
- *Self-motivated and sound use of own initiative
- *Keen to improve and develop the pharmacy service and committed to the concept of technician-led services
- *Keen to develop own person skill and use these for the benefit of others
- *Able to demonstrate timely referral to senior staff appropriately
- *Willing to work under close supervision
- *Ability to travel to other Trust sites
- *Flexible to work in accordance with service needs
- *Able to travel to college one day per week
- *Able to lift moderate weights (up to 13Kg)
- *Opportunity to work at home: revision/assignments
- *Awareness of future developments within Pharmacy
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
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