Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

This role will progress your knowledge within the pharmacy sector. It is a great opportunity for a pharmacy dispenser to develop further knowledge within functions within a pharmacy setting.

You will undertake training and prove competence in pharmaceutical duties under the direction of the Practice

Supervisor in each section including

Accurate dispensing of prescribed items

Accurate record keeping

Receiving and checking the validity of medication requests e.g. prescriptions

Handing out prescriptions and counselling patients on the use of their medicines

Accuracy checking of prescribed items dispensed by others

Ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying pharmaceutical stock

Ward based and medicines optimisation activities including drug history taking, medicines reconciliation, patient own drugs checks and advanced patient counselling

Working Week

Mon, Tues, Weds 8.30am-7pm Thurs, Fri 8.30am-8pm, Sat 9am.-4pm

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Personal Qualities

Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Skills Required

• A keen interest in pharmacy and healthcare.

• Previous experience in the pharmacy industry or similar.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to work as part of a team and independently.

• The willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

Employer is looking for someone with a qualification at level 2 in pharmacy dispensing

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3

Future Prospects

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.

Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Apprenticeship Duration

27 Months