Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Level 3 qualification

Training provider

Supervisor support

GP and community experience

Job summary

Beauchief Medical Practice in Sheffield offers a two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship split between the GP practice and a partner community pharmacy. The apprentice supports medicines supply, prescription processing and stock management under supervision.

This placement provides experience in both primary care and community pharmacy while training towards registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications

• GCSE English language at grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• GCSE Science at grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Support safe supply of medicines in GP practice and community pharmacy.
• Process prescriptions, including repeats, and medicines administration.
• Order, store, monitor and rotate medicines stock; report shortages.
• Assist with medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge.
• Support medicines reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Answer routine medicines queries from patients and professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely records using pharmacy IT systems.
• Complete apprenticeship training, coursework and assessments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Follow policies, health and safety rules and infection control.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Healthcare interest

Education

GCSE English 4/C or Functional Skills 2

GCSE Maths 4/C or Functional Skills 2

GCSE Science 4/C

Job description

A two-year Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship at Beauchief Medical Practice, an NHS GP practice, split between the practice and a partner community pharmacy. The apprentice supports the supply of medicines, prescription processing and stock management, and handles routine patient queries under supervision. The placement gives experience of both primary care and community pharmacy while training towards registration as a Pharmacy Technician. Grade 4 GCSEs in science, plus English and maths or Functional Skills Level 2, are required.

What the job involves

• Support the safe and effective supply of medicines in the GP practice and community pharmacy
• Process prescriptions, including repeat prescriptions, and carry out medicines-related administration
• Order, receive, store, monitor and rotate medicines stock, and report shortages or discrepancies
• Assist with medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge or treatment changes, under supervision
• Support medication reviews and medicines optimisation as directed by the pharmacy team
• Answer routine medicines queries from patients and healthcare professionals, escalating complex matters
• Communicate professionally with patients, carers, healthcare professionals and colleagues
• Keep accurate, timely records using pharmacy and clinical computer systems
• Complete apprenticeship training, coursework, portfolio evidence and assessments within agreed timescales
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR, NHS and information governance requirements
• Follow practice and pharmacy policies, health and safety rules and infection control procedures
• Take part in team meetings, supervision, training and service improvement, working across the multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English Language, or Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE grade 4/C or above in Mathematics, or Functional Skills Level 2
• GCSE grade 4/C or above in Science

Skills & knowledge

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Basic IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Keen interest in healthcare and medicines

Other

• Works well as part of a team
• Reliable, professional and punctual

What’s offered

• Earn while you learn
• Nationally recognised Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification
• Apprenticeship training from an approved training provider
• Support from dedicated workplace supervisors
• Experience across a GP practice and a community pharmacy