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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship

The closing date is 26 November 2025

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Job summary

Are you looking for a role where you can earn while you learn? We are seeking Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician level 3 Apprentices to join us:

Pharmacy technicians are registered professionals working within the regulatory standards for pharmacy as set by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Our Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentices undertake a 2-year distance learning training programme with the University of East Anglia with lots of support from our dedicated and experienced training team. You will attend a virtual training to study for the coursework for your Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice.

To be eligible to apply for the Pre-registration Trainee Apprentice, you will need 4 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and science (or a combined science award with one qualification at C/4 or above plus another GCSE). Maths and English Functional skills levels 2 can also be accepted. Pharmacy experience is not essential but would be desirable but a NVQ2 in pharmacy is not an alternative to the academic requirements above. You will be required to produce original copies of certificates at the interview, if you do not hold UK qualifications please ensure you have a statement of comparability showing that your qualifications are equivalent to the about GCSE levels.

Main duties of the job

To learn all aspects of the operational functions of the Pharmacy department and be able to accurately carry out these functions under the supervision and professional direction of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy technician. To complete Certificate of Higher Education in PharmacyTechnician Practice (Apprenticeship)with the University of East Anglia to develop the skills and knowledge in all areas of hospital pharmacy practice required to become a qualified, registered Pharmacy Technician.

We are looking for hardworking and enthusiastic people who are interested in a healthcare career which has varied rotations and gives you a grounding in all aspects of pharmacy technician roles in hospital. We expect you to commit to the 2-year training programme, including all practical and academic aspects, supported by your excellent organisational skills.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Annex 21 70% top of band 4 for year 1, and 75% for year 2

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7584723-B4-PUB

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Headington

OX39DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent (grades A, B or C OR grade 4) including Biology* or human biology, Chemistry*, Maths and English (or a subject testing English). A dual award science or equivalent at grade A, B or C will be accepted for these subjects

Desirable

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent at grade A or equivalent including Biology* or human biology, Chemistry*, Maths and English (or a subject testing English). * A dual award science or equivalent at grade A will be accepted for these subjects

Experience

Desirable

  • Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy
  • Previous customer service experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self organisational skills
  • Methodical with attention to detail following accepted methods of good practice laid down in SOPs
  • Basic keyboard / computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand the roles of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in hospital/community
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent (grades A, B or C OR grade 4) including Biology* or human biology, Chemistry*, Maths and English (or a subject testing English). A dual award science or equivalent at grade A, B or C will be accepted for these subjects

Desirable

  • 4 GCSE's or equivalent at grade A or equivalent including Biology* or human biology, Chemistry*, Maths and English (or a subject testing English). * A dual award science or equivalent at grade A will be accepted for these subjects

Experience

Desirable

  • Work experience in hospital or community pharmacy
  • Previous customer service experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Self organisational skills
  • Methodical with attention to detail following accepted methods of good practice laid down in SOPs
  • Basic keyboard / computer skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understand the roles of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in hospital/community

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Headington

OX39DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Headington

OX39DU


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practitioner Development Technician

Jane Yarnell

jane.yarnell@ouh.nhs.uk

01865221109

Details

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Annex 21 70% top of band 4 for year 1, and 75% for year 2

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CSS-7584723-B4-PUB

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley way, Headington

Headington

OX39DU


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