Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician -Apprenticeship Pathway

Job title: Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
Salary: Band 3
Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW
Job Type: 27-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am to 7:30pm as rostered), Monday to Sunday including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

The role

We are currently looking to recruit a Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice at The London Clinic. In this role, you will support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmacy services. Working closely with pharmacists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals, you will gain hands-on experience while completing your apprenticeship qualification. Responsibilities include accurate record keeping, stock management, patient support, and contributing to service improvement. This position requires a proactive and professional approach, with a strong commitment to learning and teamwork.

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Key Duties

Core Apprentice Responsibilities

• Maintain an e-portfolio of evidence as directed by college assessors or in-house educational supervisors
• Attend regular progress meetings
• Manage study time effectively
• Consistently deliver accurate work and meet course deadlines
• Achieve in-house competencies across pharmacy services
• Uphold the professional reputation and confidentiality of the department

General Responsibilities

• Participate in audits and quality improvement projects
• Maintain professional conduct and align with Clinic values
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality across all activities
• Undertake duties as required by the Chief Pharmacist

Qualifications – Essential:

• GCSEs (Grades A–C / 4–9) or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office

Experience:

• Experience working in a pharmacy setting
• Customer service background

Skills:

• Self-directed learning ability
• Willingness and capacity to complete pharmacy technician training
• Strong IT and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• Time management and workload prioritisation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Team player; able to collaborate across healthcare teams
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Good organisational and administrative skills

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

​​​​​​​The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.