Job Description

This is a training post, to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a GPhC approved Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship course.
This will involve working in different pharmacy teams across CNWL NHS and completing assignments/exams as set by the training provider.
The pre-registration pharmacy technician will work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician carrying out all the required duties of a registered pharmacy technician. This will include working in Pharmacy Stores, Pharmacy Dispensary & Pharmacy Clinical teams, providing care to both community teams and bedded inpatient wards. This role will require you to work within teams that provide pharmacy services to mental health and physical rehabilitation units.
This is an apprenticeship post and will include working remotely 1 day per week to attend a virtual classroom and/or undertake study as per training provider + apprenticeship requirements.
The training course duration is 2 years. Success is determined by completing set assignments/assessments, attending '12-week reviews' and meeting the 'end-point assessment' criteria.
Main duties of the job

• To work as a full-time member of the pharmacy team whilst completing a level 3/level 4 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme
• To rotate through various areas of the pharmacy department, supporting the team(s) whilst learning new skills and acquiring knowledge
• To provide an accurate and efficient pharmacy dispensary service
• To provide an excellent medicines optimisation service to patients on bedded wards and within community health teams
• To work safely and efficiently as part of the stores, procurement and distribution team
• To fulfil the requirements of the combined pharmacy technician training programme

About us
CNWL has a strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and embedding effective medicines optimisation systems into patient care. The pharmacy team is recognised for the contribution it makes to the safe and effective use of medicines for patients
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,546 to 32,207 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-C-HQ-2013
Job locations
St Charles Hospital
Exmoor Street, North Kensington,
London
W10 6DZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to demonstrate a good aptitude for managing your time; working as part of a team to fulfil the service demands of the CNWL pharmacy department whilst completing the necessary work to progress through the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme.
Upmost dedication to patient care, attention to detail and willingness to reflect and learn are essential qualities for this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to demonstrate a good aptitude for managing your time; working as part of a team to fulfil the service demands of the CNWL pharmacy department whilst completing the necessary work to progress through the Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship programme.
Upmost dedication to patient care, attention to detail and willingness to reflect and learn are essential qualities for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good level of basic education to meet the training provider enrolment requirements: Maths, English GCSE grade A*-C (4-9) or equivalent OR Maths, English and Science GCSE grade A*-C (4-9) or equivalent
• Ability to meet the apprenticeship standard
• Willingness to undertake Functional skills qualifications for English and/or Maths if necessary

Desirable

• Completion of a GPhC recognised Pharmacy Support Staff qualification This can include: Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Counter Assistant or Pharmacy Dispenser qualification(s) -Or Level 2 apprenticeship course in Pharmacy Services
• Completion of medicine optimisation training (POD assessment and transcribing for supply)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of Health and Safety practices
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting -**please note - 'pharmacy skills bootcamp graduates' will be considered as partial pharmacy experience**

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a secondary/tertiary care pharmacy setting
• Previous experience of providing medicines optimisation services (POD checks & transcribing for supply)

Skills
Essential

• Computer literate (practical experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems
• Fluent written/spoken English
• Ability to meet objectives and targets
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Dispensing skills (primary or secondary care)
• Confident use of electronic prescribing/ordering and patient management systems

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good level of basic education to meet the training provider enrolment requirements: Maths, English GCSE grade A*-C (4-9) or equivalent OR Maths, English and Science GCSE grade A*-C (4-9) or equivalent
• Ability to meet the apprenticeship standard
• Willingness to undertake Functional skills qualifications for English and/or Maths if necessary

Desirable

• Completion of a GPhC recognised Pharmacy Support Staff qualification This can include: Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Counter Assistant or Pharmacy Dispenser qualification(s) -Or Level 2 apprenticeship course in Pharmacy Services
• Completion of medicine optimisation training (POD assessment and transcribing for supply)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of Health and Safety practices
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Previous experience of working in a pharmacy setting -**please note - 'pharmacy skills bootcamp graduates' will be considered as partial pharmacy experience**

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a secondary/tertiary care pharmacy setting
• Previous experience of providing medicines optimisation services (POD checks & transcribing for supply)

Skills
Essential

• Computer literate (practical experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to use initiative to solve problems
• Fluent written/spoken English
• Ability to meet objectives and targets
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Dispensing skills (primary or secondary care)
• Confident use of electronic prescribing/ordering and patient management systems

Skills Required