Apprentice Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Training

UHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Apprentice Pharmacy Technician. You will train while working with pharmacists and technicians to learn dispensing, medicines safety and order processing, supporting safe patient care on hospital wards.

No prior pharmacy experience is required; you will study towards a recognised qualification and gain practical experience across the dispensary and wards.

Qualifications

• Clear communication in writing and speaking with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to follow instructions and balance coursework with training.
• Eligibility to work in England and meet apprenticeship funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescriptions and support prescription validation.
• Help prepare, dispense and hand out medicines to patients.
• Order medicines and manage stock to ensure availability.
• Participate in medicines reconciliation on wards.
• Develop patient counselling skills as training progresses.
• Keep accurate records and follow NHS health and safety procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs in English, Maths and Science (4/C or above)

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Apprentice Pharmacy Technician. You will train while working with pharmacists and technicians to learn dispensing, medicines safety and order processing, supporting safe patient care on hospital wards.

No prior pharmacy experience is required; you will study towards a recognised qualification and gain practical experience across the dispensary and wards.