NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) has officially launched its next wave of funding to support the recruitment and training of 525 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) across community pharmacy settings over a 24-month apprenticeship.
The funding is available for new PTPTs who have not enrolled in or begun training. Training placements must begin between September 2025 and 31 October 2025.
Funding Support
NHSE WT&E is offering a training contribution of £15,053 per trainee, per year for two years (24 months) to support community pharmacies in developing a PTPT programme.
To complete the Expression of Interest (EoI), contractors must ensure their training programme aligns with the GPhC Initial Education Standards for Pharmacy Technicians, available on the GPhC website and the NHS England Education Quality Framework.
Please also read the Contractor Guidance document.
Placement caps per region
7 regions
East or England | London | Midlands | North East & Yorkshire | North West | South East | South West
Maximum 2 PTPTs per contractor per region
75 placements available per region and 2 placements per region
Multiple site community pharmacy chains are welcome to apply, with a cap of 2 posts per NHS England region and a maximum of 14 across England.
Application process
You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) on this online application form to apply for funding.
The application window is open until 23.59pm Sunday, 15 June 2025. Please read the Contractor Guidance document before applying online.
PTPTs will need to be enrolled and have started the apprenticeship training programme from September 2025 to 31 October 2025.
NHSE WT&E Support
You can register to attend their virtual meetings that will help explain the application process and how to access the apprenticeship funding on the following dates:
Why act now?
Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the transformation of community pharmacy. Upon qualification and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration, they bring:
Enhanced clinical expertise
Improved operational efficiency
Capacity to support expanded patient care services
This initiative is a chance to future-proof your workforce while accessing significant funding and support.
Let Skills4Pharmacy support you
At Skills4Pharmacy, we are here to support you every step of the way - from signposting essential NHSE WT&E webinars and providing application links, to offering guidance on PTPT funding, levy transfer support, complimentary recruitment if needed and ensuring a smooth and successful onboarding experience for your Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. Find out more about our Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeships online.
Skills4Pharmacy has already helped over 300 PTPTs get started on their training journey this year - let us help you grow your pharmacy team next.
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