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University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
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Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Apprentice Pharmacy Technician. This 25-month apprenticeship combines study with hands-on experience in the hospital dispensary and wards, training you to become a qualified technician while supporting safe medicine use.
No prior pharmacy or healthcare experience is required; you will learn from experienced professionals, develop patient-facing skills, and study towards a recognised pharmacy technician qualification
Qualifications
- GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above.
- Right to work in England and residency requirements for apprenticeship funding.
- Willingness to undertake Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
- Experience dealing with the public or customer service.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Receive prescriptions, support validation, and help prepare, dispense and hand out medicines to patients.
- Order medicines and manage stock so supplies are available when needed.
- Participate in medicines reconciliation on the wards.
- Develop patient counselling skills and, as training progresses, take part in more advanced conversations about medicine use.
- Keep accurate records, protect patient confidentiality and follow NHS health and safety procedures.
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Job description
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Apprentice Pharmacy Technician. This 25-month apprenticeship combines study with hands-on experience in the hospital dispensary and wards, training you to become a qualified technician while supporting safe medicine use.
No prior pharmacy or healthcare experience is required; you will learn from experienced professionals, develop patient-facing skills, and study towards a recognised pharmacy technician qualification
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