Pharmacy Technician or Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician
We're looking for a pharmacy technician, or a trainee already on a pharmacy technician course, to play a key part in our team. This is a hands-on role for someone who cares about patients and wants to keep developing their skills in community pharmacy.
- Hours
- 50 hours per week, including Saturdays
- Pay
- £13.00, depending on registration status and experience
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
- 30 November 2026
About us
Vida Pharmacy, formerly Reena's Pharmacy, is an independent community pharmacy on South Lambeth Road, between Vauxhall and Stockwell. We provide NHS and private pharmacy services to our local community, including Pharmacy First.
We're looking for a pharmacy technician, or a trainee already on a pharmacy technician course, to play a key part in our team. This is a hands-on role for someone who cares about patients and wants to keep developing their skills in community pharmacy.
What you'll do
- Receive, label, assemble and dispense prescriptions safely and accurately
- Give patients clear advice about their medicines and refer to the pharmacist when needed
- Support Pharmacy First and our other NHS and private services
- Help resolve prescription queries with patients, GP surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Order, receive and rotate stock, and keep the dispensary organised
- Handle patient information confidentially and follow our standard operating procedures
- Help to supervise and support other team members, where appropriate to your role
Registered pharmacy technicians with an accuracy checking qualification may also carry out final accuracy checks.
What we're looking for
You must be one of the following:
- A pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- A pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician enrolled on a GPhC-approved course or qualification
You should also have:
- Good written and spoken English
- Strong attention to detail
- A friendly, professional and patient-centred manner
- The ability to work well in a team and stay calm when the pharmacy is busy
- Reliability and good timekeeping
Experience in a community pharmacy and familiarity with patient medication record systems would be an advantage.
If you're a trainee
You'll work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and gain the practical experience you need for your course. We'll support you with time and guidance as you work towards GPhC registration.
What we offer
- 28 days paid holiday entitlement
- Workplace pension
- Supportive, hands-on experience across a wide range of community pharmacy services
- Opportunities to develop your skills and take on more responsibility
Before you apply
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and confirmation of GPhC registration or course enrolment.
Vida Pharmacy is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you need any adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know.