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Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Visa sponsorship available: Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are welcome and will be considered. However, applicants must meet the UK apprenticeship eligibility and funding requirements, and any eligible visa must cover the full two-year apprenticeship.

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is recruiting a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice for a 24-month training programme starting in March 2027. This opportunity offers practical pharmacy experience, formal training and the chance to work towards becoming a registered pharmacy technician.

The programme includes placements with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Job Overview

  • Employer: London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
  • Job title: Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
  • Salary: £28,392–£31,157 per year (70% in Year 1 and 75% in Year 2, as stated in the advert)
  • Location: 220 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8SD
  • Contract: Fixed-term apprenticeship
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Pay band: Band 4
  • Programme start: March 2027
  • Closing date: 24 October 2026
  • Reference number: 308-OL-CORP-130

About the Apprenticeship

This programme is designed for someone who wants to develop a career in pharmacy and gain the qualifications and practical experience needed to become a pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

You will complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians while gaining experience across different pharmacy settings.

You will receive supervision and support from pharmacy professionals throughout the programme, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge, practical abilities and professional skills.

Main Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • Completing the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
  • Rotating through different pharmacy settings to gain practical experience and demonstrate the required competencies.
  • Attending college once a week and taking responsibility for your learning and development.
  • Working towards agreed learning objectives and preparing evidence for assessments.
  • Dispensing medicines for inpatients and outpatients under appropriate supervision.
  • Supplying medicines to hospital wards and departments.
  • Procuring, receiving and maintaining pharmacy stock.
  • Supporting medicines optimisation activities.
  • Participating in dispensing procedures in accordance with local standard operating procedures.
  • Assembling and checking London Ambulance Service drug packs in line with UK medicines legislation.

All duties will be carried out under the supervision of appropriately registered pharmacy professionals.

See also NHS Graduate

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Have at least five GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, at grade 4/C or above.
  • Include English Language, Mathematics and Science among those qualifications.
  • Meet the eligibility requirements for UK apprenticeship funding.
  • Have experience working as part of a team.
  • Have experience in community or hospital pharmacy stock distribution and top-up services.
  • Demonstrate an interest in medicines and an understanding of their use.
  • Understand the importance of quality and accuracy.
  • Have good IT skills, including data entry.
  • Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
  • Have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be able to work independently when required and contribute effectively to a team.
  • Show strong attention to detail and remain calm under pressure.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

  • NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or an equivalent qualification.
  • Previous experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
  • Knowledge of stock control.
  • Ability to travel between London Ambulance Service and hospital sites.

Is Visa Sponsorship Available?

Yes. The advert explicitly welcomes applicants who require current Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

However, sponsorship is not automatic. Candidates must satisfy the employer’s selection criteria and the relevant immigration and apprenticeship eligibility requirements.

The advert also states that any eligible visa must cover the entire two-year apprenticeship period. If you are applying from outside the UK, check directly with the recruitment team whether your immigration circumstances and apprenticeship funding eligibility meet the requirements before applying.

About the Employer

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides emergency and urgent care across London. Its pharmacy team supports the safe supply, distribution and management of medicines used in its services.

The apprenticeship offers experience across both ambulance service and hospital pharmacy environments, with an emphasis on teamwork, learning and continuous improvement.

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Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application. In the supporting information section, explain clearly how your qualifications, experience and skills meet the essential criteria.

  • Application deadline: 24 October 2026
  • Job reference: 308-OL-CORP-130

Apply online: Submit your application through NHS Jobs

Original vacancy source: NHS Jobs – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Contact for Enquiries

For questions about the vacancy, contact:

  • Contact person: Rahana Alom, Chief Pharmacy Technician
  • Email: r.alom@nhs.net

Additional Information

The position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who have lived overseas may also need to provide criminal record certificates in accordance with UK requirements.

If you are interested in developing a long-term career in pharmacy, meet the academic requirements and are eligible for the apprenticeship, review the official advert carefully and apply before the closing date.

 

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