NhsJobs Chelmsford

You will work within the pharmacy environment while studying for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice through the University of East Anglia. The next cohort begins in September 2026 and we are looking for the successful candidate to be in post for that time.

The programme will combine some or all of the following elements: work-based learning, distance learning, classroom learning (face-to-face or video), residential study days, network study days, private study and completion of assignments. It will require a very strong commitment to private study in your own time.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*

• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2

• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent

In place of English and maths GCSEs, we may be able to consider Functional Skills L2.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we may require evidence of proficiency in English (including reading, writing, speaking and listening) at the following level:

IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications and recognise some applicants might take a mixture of different qualifications. If you hold or are working towards any alternative qualifications at a similar level, including any qualifications taken outside of the UK, we will work with your employer/prospective employer to establish eligibility for entry to the course. For more information, contact:[email protected].

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of entry requirements for this post.

The training post is based initially at our pharmacy in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG, working 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required) but will require working in our clinical locations across the EPUT Region which spans the whole county. As such a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as many of the locations are not accessible by public transport.

We are looking for candidates who can start in time for the September 2026 Cohort for UEA.

If you feel you have the personal qualities required for this apprenticeship post we would like to receive your application.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post andother Pharmacy Qualifications including overseas Pharmacy Qualifications would result in ineligibility for the apprenticeship funding and as such we are not able to consider applicants who have these qualifications.

For further details / informal visits please contact: Adam Jones - Pharmacy Operational Business Manager on 07581050355.

Job description

You will work within the pharmacy environment while studying for the Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice through the University of East Anglia. The next cohort begins in September 2026 and we are looking for the successful candidate to be in post for that time.

The programme will combine some or all of the following elements: work-based learning, distance learning, classroom learning (face-to-face or video), residential study days, network study days, private study and completion of assignments. It will require a very strong commitment to private study in your own time.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A* - C (new grades 9 - 4) or equivalent including:

• GCSE English at Grade C/Level 4 or above, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent English language evidence which can include Functional Skills Level 2*

• GCSE Maths at Grade C/Level 4, Scottish National 5 or above, or equivalent evidence of numeracy which can include Functional Skills Level 2

• GCSE Science x 1 at Grade C/Level 4 or above, or Scottish National 5 or equivalent

In place of English and maths GCSEs, we may be able to consider Functional Skills L2.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we may require evidence of proficiency in English (including reading, writing, speaking and listening) at the following level:

IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications and recognise some applicants might take a mixture of different qualifications. If you hold or are working towards any alternative qualifications at a similar level, including any qualifications taken outside of the UK, we will work with your employer/prospective employer to establish eligibility for entry to the course. For more information, contact:[email protected].

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of entry requirements for this post.

The training post is based initially at our pharmacy in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AG, working 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend, bank holiday, early and late working rotas, as required) but will require working in our clinical locations across the EPUT Region which spans the whole county. As such a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential as many of the locations are not accessible by public transport.

We are looking for candidates who can start in time for the September 2026 Cohort for UEA.

If you feel you have the personal qualities required for this apprenticeship post we would like to receive your application.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post andother Pharmacy Qualifications including overseas Pharmacy Qualifications would result in ineligibility for the apprenticeship funding and as such we are not able to consider applicants who have these qualifications.

For further details / informal visits please contact: Adam Jones - Pharmacy Operational Business Manager on 07581050355.

What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in Chelmsford?

The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is £28392.00 to £31157.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in Chelmsford varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Chelmsford?

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Chelmsford across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Chelmsford pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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