Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician

Ciente; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician to join their team in the West Midlands. This fixed-term role involves rotating through various areas of pharmacy and completing a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and participate in ongoing training. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, an on-site nursery, and flexible working options.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Qualifications

• You will rotate through various areas of pharmacy.
• Participation in training and appraisal programs is required.
• Must maintain effective communication with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain satisfactory stock levels of medicines.
• Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
• Use pharmacy computer systems for stock control.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Functional skills at level 2

Job description

Pre‑Registration Pharmacy Technician

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37.5 hours per week (Rotational Weekend Working, Bank Holiday & Late Nights)

Fixed term for 24 months (February 2026 – January 2028)

Salary: £26,530 – £29,114 per annum (70% of Band 4 1st year and 75% of Band 4 2nd year)

Closing Date: 21st December 2025

Interview Date: January 2026 (TBC)

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly, including your Junk and SPAM folders.

A great and friendly place to work – bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Key Training & Development

The post holder will rotate through various areas of pharmacy, including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, goods receipt, ward stock distribution, medicines management and final accuracy checking. You will be offered a variety of experiences and training.

You will be required to attend one day of training off‑site per week at BMET Matthew Boulton College (day to be confirmed) or complete remote learning via one of our GPhC‑approved training providers.

Attend a two‑year course with one day per week virtual classroom to undertake studies to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a certificate in functional skills at level 2 (if required) and complete remote learning via one of our GPhC‑approved training providers.

Complete the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) by gathering a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence.

Participate in quarterly appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve set objectives.

Develop professional and pharmaceutical skills through participation in the Trust’s pharmacy technician rotation programme.

Undertake study in own time when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain satisfactory stock levels, storage and turnover of medicines to ensure the quality of medicines is maintained.
• Identify actual and potential problems with reference to other staff, as necessary.
• Complete and maintain accurate records where appropriate.
• Prepare labels and dispense medicines for patients.
• Issue medicines to patients, including appropriate information.
• Use communication skills to receive enquiries and other relevant information from healthcare professionals, patients and members of the public.
• Be aware and work within departmental procedures and policies, accepted standards of practice and relevant legislation (e.g. Health and Safety, Medicines Act).
• Contribute to the provision of a dispensary service to inpatients and outpatients using the pharmacy computer systems for stock control and labelling.
• For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Benefits

• On‑site nursery
• 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working
• Extensive in‑house course learning directory
• Buying and selling of annual leave
• Subsidised restaurant
• Tranquillity garden
• Generous subsidised on‑site parking

Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom