Trainee Pharmacist | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

To undertake rotational training as outlined by the Trust training programme and gain a level of competence to be able to prepare for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and to practise safely, effectively, and independently as a professional practitioner.

The post holder

• Will work under the supervision of qualified pharmacists, technicians and other healthcare professionals in various professional and technical roles carried out in all sections of the pharmacy service including dispensing, ward/clinical services, medicines information, prescribing (if appropriate) and aseptic services.
• Will follow all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (orange guide), COSHH and lifting and manual handling regulations and all Trust policies and procedures.
• Will be expected to contribute in the development of pharmaceutical services, and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, whilst observing at all times the "Standards for Pharmacy Professionals” issued by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

All duties carried out by a Trainee Pharmacist will be under supervision. All work carried out is ultimately under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• Trainee will be required to undertake a multisector placement as stated in position applied for on Oriel national application process.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026