Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Path to Registration

Impact Futures; Southampton; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Futures in Southampton is recruiting for a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice at Forest Pharmacy on Southampton Road. You will work under supervision while completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship to become a registered Pharmacy Technician and support medicines supply.

The role starts at 25 hours per week with potential to increase, on-the-job training, and a path to eligibility to register with the GPhC.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
• Reliable, organised, and punctual.
• Commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines under supervision.
• Accurately receive, process, and assemble prescriptions following standard operating procedures.
• Support stock management, including ordering, receiving, rotating, and checking pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain accurate records using pharmacy computer systems.
• Participate in the storage and disposal of medicines in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Support the delivery of pharmacy services, including health promotion initiatives where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
• Follow all health and safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding procedures.
• Report incidents, errors, or concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning activities, including coursework, assessments, and workplace evidence within agreed timescales.
• Attend off-the-job training as required by the apprenticeship programme.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT basics

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Patient care

Education

Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Impact Futures in Southampton is recruiting for a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice at Forest Pharmacy on Southampton Road. You will work under supervision while completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship to become a registered Pharmacy Technician and support medicines supply.

The role starts at 25 hours per week with potential to increase, on-the-job training, and a path to eligibility to register with the GPhC.