Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Pre-Registration Track

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne offers an apprenticeship leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. The programme combines work-based training with online college and ongoing assessments.

Successful candidates will gain skills for registration with the GPhC and future roles in medicines management, dispensary, and clinical areas within the NHS. Entry requires GCSEs and science subjects as specified.

Qualifications

• Entry criteria include GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language.
• Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) required.
• Must have passed 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in the specified subjects.

Responsibilities

• Complete apprenticeship programme leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technology.
• Attend online college on day release while gaining practical experience.
• Work with patients and multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines.
• Develop evidence-based skills for medicines management, dispensary and related roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Biology

Chemistry

Job description

NHS Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne offers an apprenticeship leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. The programme combines work-based training with online college and ongoing assessments.

Successful candidates will gain skills for registration with the GPhC and future roles in medicines management, dispensary, and clinical areas within the NHS. Entry requires GCSEs and science subjects as specified.