Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Apprenticeship
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 2 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC26-1032A-A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pharmacy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £15,642.90 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Pharmacy Technician
Apprenticeship
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Apprentice Pharmacy Technician
Department: Pharmacy
Band: Apprenticeship £15.642.90 Per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Pharmacy Team are looking for a Pharmacy Technician apprentice to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, where you will learn a range of new knowledge, skills, and behaviours. As an essential member of the Pharmacy Team, you will work under the direction of registered Pharmacists, to provide pharmaceutical care for patients. The duties are varied. It is not simply counting tablets or picking a box off the shelf.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person who has a flexible approach to work, the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Basic keyboard/ computer skills, the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, use judgement skills, decision making, good communication skills and a professional attitude. This is an excellent career opportunity for the right candidate.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 30th July 2026
Main duties of the job
The apprenticeship programme will be delivered by our external NHS approved training provider. You will take part in interactive workshops and be assigned a tutor to support you throughout the programme, as well as receiving support from the MKUH team.
In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on [email protected], highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.
- You are 16 years old or over,
- You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years,
- You can produce evidence of your Maths, English, and Science GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications,
- You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role,
- You have not previously undertaken a Pharmacy qualification at level 3 or above
Please bring your Maths, English and Science certificates with you to interview, should you be invited. Please also ensure these are noted on your application.
Contract terms
Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the term is 24 months. In year 1, you will be paid at the national apprentice rate and year 2, you will be paid versus your age in guidance with Government pay rates. If you are an existing member of staff, you may be eligible to remain on your current pay terms in line with Annex 30 of Agenda for Change.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NHS Staff Survey: 73.4% of our staff feel they receive the respect they deserve from colleagues—a meaningful improvement from last year. At MKUH, mutual respect isn’t just a value—it’s a daily reality.
Apprenticeship roles at MKUH are Fixed Term for the duration of the training. For this role, the term is 24 months. In year 1, you will be paid at the national apprentice rate and year 2, you will be paid versus your age in guidance with Government pay rates. If you are an existing member of staff, you may be eligible to remain on your current pay terms in line with Annex 30 of Agenda for Change.
Upon completion, there will be no set role awaiting you, however you will be in a position to apply for posts available that match your new qualification.
Versus our provider’s guidance, if candidates do not pass year 1 then they will not be able to go onto year 2, therefore impacting contract of employment. If year one is not passed, then your apprentice contract will reflect this. You must also meet the MKUH standards and behaviours throughout.
If successful, you will start this role in September 2026.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees.
We are a Two Ticks employer and are committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- At least 4 GCSE passes. These must include Maths, English and one Science. (equivalents may be accepted)
- Willingness to study the Apprenticeship (Level 3 Pharmacy Technician)
- Work Experience and/or a keen interest in Pharmacy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a team environment
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience of working in Pharmacy
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT skills
- Ability to use judgement skills for situations requiring decision making
- Able to work under supervision and collaboratively with others
- Ability to prioritise tasks and problem solve
- Dexterity and manipulation skills
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate information clearly and effectively
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Ability and commitment to producing and completing a Portfolio of evidence
- Accurate and efficient
Personality/Other Factors
Essential criteria
- Professional Attitude
- Attention to detail
- Self -Motivated
- Proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, confident, and highly motivated individual who demonstrates a commitment to Trust objectives and the NHS as a whole
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Staci Drewe
- Job title
- Principal Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
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