UEA pharmacy apprentice named UK Trainee Pharmacy Technician of the Year
By: Communications
A University of East Anglia (UEA) pharmacy apprentice has received national recognition after being named Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) of the Year.
Meg Scott, who completed her two-year apprenticeship through UEA while working at East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, received the award at the 2026 Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) Conference.
This recognition highlights the outstanding commitment, dedication and achievement among trainee pharmacy technicians across the UK.
Meg was praised by judges for her resilience, positive attitude and determination throughout her training.
In her nomination, she was described as a role model for peers and colleagues, who consistently demonstrated professionalism while overcoming challenges during her two-year apprenticeship. Her achievement reflects not only her own hard work and talent, but also the strength of the partnership between UEA and NHS employers in developing the pharmacy workforce of the future.
This national recognition is a strong endorsement of apprenticeship-based learning and the impact it can have on individuals, employers and the wider healthcare system.
Laura Ellis, Course Director of the CertHE in Pharmacy Technician Practice (Apprenticeship), said: “The whole pharmacy technician education team extend our congratulations to Meg on this fantastic achievement and recent completion of her apprenticeship through UEA, and wish her every success with her career.”
Learn more about the CertHE in Pharmacy Technician Practice (Apprenticeship) at UEA
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