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Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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In-person Hastings, Eastbourne
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Want a hands-on start in healthcare? Join a 2-year pre-registration pharmacy technician apprenticeship with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - rotate across pharmacy areas, build a work-based portfolio, earn a Level 3 diploma and boost your career or uni prospects.

Deadline passed 25 days agoARCHIVED

This is a 2-year Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, providing workplace-based training and the Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians. Trainees will rotate across pharmacy areas within the Trust, spending four days each week gaining vocational experience and completing competencies, with one day per week devoted to taught knowledge.

Training includes developing a work-based portfolio, work-based assessments, and assignments, supported by an assessor.

The post is based at either Conquest Hospital, Hastings or Eastbourne District General Hospital and involves cross-site working. Successful completion of the training programme, e-portfolio and the end point assessment (EPA) will enable eligibility to register with the GPhC and practise as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance work, study and personal commitments while completing a rigorous training programme.

Staff benefits include access to staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, access to onsite nurseries and staff restaurants, accommodation options, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for psychological support, Occupational Health services, and onsite parking available from £50 per year. Applicants are advised to submit their application via the Find a Job listing before the closing date.

Qualification Outcome

Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Pharmacy Technicians; eligibility to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) on successful completion

Health, Medicine & Social Care
Application DeadlineARCHIVED

05 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 years

Location

In-person
Hastings, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Conquest Hospital, Hastings; Eastbourne District General Hospital
  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English
  • Science GCSE preferred; if not held, candidate must pass a screening assessment meeting Science GCSE grade C/4
  • Certificates (evidence of GCSEs) must be provided prior to interview for verification
  • Must meet the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships
  • Able to work flexibly across sites including weekends and evenings; cross-site working between Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital
You'll Earn

£27,485 per year

Pay & Benefits

£27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata

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