Pharmacy Technician apprentice

This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to become a qualified Pharmacy Technician. You will work within a supportive team, gaining practical experience while studying towards a formal qualification.

What You'll Do

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently for in-patients.
• Work directly with patients to improve their understanding and adherence to medication, providing education and counselling.
• Communicate sensitive information regarding patients' medicines with empathy and tact, overcoming communication barriers.
• Liaise with other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Check and rotate stock, ensuring wards are topped up to agreed levels and performing expiry date checks.
• Participate in the dispensing and stock supply of Controlled Drugs.
• Manage returned pharmaceuticals and complete stock checks.
• Rotate across different sectors, including Mental Health, Primary Care Networks, and Acute Trusts, as per your learning plan.
• Recognise your own limitations and refer to a pharmacist or technician when necessary.

Training and Support

You will receive full support from an educational supervisor, practice supervisors, and the wider pharmacy teams throughout your training.

What Happens Next

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is an opportunity to apply for substantive qualified technician vacancies.

Skills You'll Develop

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Number skills
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications Required

• GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in relevant subjects, including Maths and English (or equivalent).