Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Join East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician on a fixed-term, full-time 24-month apprenticeship. The post involves rotating through all specialist sections of the pharmacy department, working with experienced staff, and completing work-based assessments and assignments.

Training is delivered in partnership with the University of East Anglia and leads to a Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice and the ability to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on completion.

The trainee will be employed by East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the duration of the apprenticeship and will develop a portfolio with support from an assessor. The role includes hands-on experience, mentorship, shadowing in specialised departments, and teaching sessions.

Interview date is listed as 24 November 2025 and successful applicants must be able to start in February 2026.

Essential application requirements include a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade A*- C/9-4 including Mathematics, English Language and Science; original certificates must be produced at interview. Applicants are expected to undertake self-directed study, meet academic deadlines throughout the programme, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.