Pharmacy Technician

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to join a busy Manchester pharmacy team. You will support the safe, effective and lawful supply of medicines while learning from pharmacists and the wider healthcare team.

This Level 3 apprenticeship covers managing orders, stock control, patient advice and clinical governance, with on-the-job training and mentoring. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the GPhC and progress toward a full role.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to commit to the full length of the apprenticeship and working hours.
• GCSEs in Maths and English at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Managing, ordering, receiving and supplying medicines and pharmaceutical products safely and accurately.
• Providing person-centred advice to patients on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, including business processes, stock control and clinical governance.
• Supervising and supporting pharmacy support staff as you progress in the role.
• Assisting with training and mentoring new members of staff.
• Maintaining high standards through auditing, evaluating services and responding to feedback.

Skills

Keen interest in pharmacy

Communication & customer service

Teamwork & independence

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C / 4-9)

Job description

As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you will support the safe, effective and lawful supply of medicines while working closely with pharmacists and the wider healthcare team. We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to join a busy pharmacy team. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress within pharmacy and develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a registered Pharmacy Technician., Managing, ordering, receiving and supplying medicines and pharmaceutical products safely and accurately Providing person-centred advice to patients on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, referring to healthcare professionals where appropriate Supporting the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, including business processes, stock control and clinical governance Supervising and supporting pharmacy support staff as you progress in the role Assisting with training and mentoring new members of staff Maintaining high standards through auditing, evaluating services and responding to feedback Apprenticeship & qualification: Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (equivalent to A-level) On successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety Good communication and customer service skills Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Willingness to commit to the full length of the apprenticeship and working hours, Potential apprentices must have GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English. 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.

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