Band 4 - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 4 - Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (Apprenticeship) The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an excellent training opportunity for a Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. This role will provide you with comprehensive training, and you may be required to work at either site to gain diverse experience. As a post holder, you will participate in the rotational training programme for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians. This is a two-year apprenticeship, consisting of one day per week dedicated to study and four days of work-based learning. ****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ****** Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this position. Main duties of the job Upon completion of the two-year programme, you will earn a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, qualifying you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This qualification opens the door to a diverse range of rewarding career paths across healthcare settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, the prison service, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and GP practices. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Details Date posted 29 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £29,812 to £32,715 a year 70% salary in year 1, 75% salary in year 2 inc HCA Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-C-11968 Job locations Cross Site Watford WD18 0HB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To develop the knowledge, skills and show competencies in the following