Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust · London, SE18 4QH
- Salary
- Negotiable (per hour)
- Location
- London, SE18 4QH
Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL role at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, SE18 4QH. Salary: Negotiable (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
Please refer to the attached job description for additional information.
As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician you will:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in a structured 2-year rotational training programme , covering inpatient and outpatient dispensary services, ward-based medicines management, and pharmacy stores.
• Dispense, supply and label medicines for patients under the supervision of registered staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support ward-based services by completing competencies in medicines management. Helping to check stock levels, replenish medicines, and ensure the safe and timely supply of medication to patients.
• Assist with the receipt, storage, issue and ordering of medicines in line with legal, professional and Trust standards.
• Learn to operate pharmacy IT systems (e.g. dispensing systems, stock management systems, Omnicell) accurately and effectively.
• Follow all relevant SOPs, local policies, and national legal requirements relating to medicines handling and data protection.
• Maintain accurate training records and participate fully in assessments, appraisals and progress reviews.
• Balance study and workplace learning, making effective use of one protected study day per week and personal study time.
• Demonstrate a professional, patient-centred approach in all activities.
Key Relationships
• Pharmacy Education & Training team receive guidance, supervision and progress reviews.
• Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists work alongside and under their supervision during rotations.
• Nursing and medical staff collaborate on wards to support medicines management and safe patient care.
• Patients and carers provide a helpful, courteous service when interacting in dispensaries or on the wards.
Job description
Please refer to the attached job description for additional information.
As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician you will:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Participate in a structured 2-year rotational training programme , covering inpatient and outpatient dispensary services, ward-based medicines management, and pharmacy stores.
• Dispense, supply and label medicines for patients under the supervision of registered staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support ward-based services by completing competencies in medicines management. Helping to check stock levels, replenish medicines, and ensure the safe and timely supply of medication to patients.
• Assist with the receipt, storage, issue and ordering of medicines in line with legal, professional and Trust standards.
• Learn to operate pharmacy IT systems (e.g. dispensing systems, stock management systems, Omnicell) accurately and effectively.
• Follow all relevant SOPs, local policies, and national legal requirements relating to medicines handling and data protection.
• Maintain accurate training records and participate fully in assessments, appraisals and progress reviews.
• Balance study and workplace learning, making effective use of one protected study day per week and personal study time.
• Demonstrate a professional, patient-centred approach in all activities.
Key Relationships
• Pharmacy Education & Training team receive guidance, supervision and progress reviews.
• Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists work alongside and under their supervision during rotations.
• Nursing and medical staff collaborate on wards to support medicines management and safe patient care.
• Patients and carers provide a helpful, courteous service when interacting in dispensaries or on the wards.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in London
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, based in London. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in London, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pre-registration pharmacist earn across the UK?
Based on 11 PharmSee-tracked pre-registration pharmacist salaries across the UK, the median is £42,631 — most roles fall between £42,631 and £46,696. See the full pre-registration pharmacist salary guide →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in London?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacy technician pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust across the UK. Browse all Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?
PharmSee is currently tracking 83 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
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