Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health sector offers an apprenticeship for Pharmacy Technicians in Bedford. This role involves supporting pharmacists in dispensing medicines, providing health advice, and managing pharmacy operations. Candidates with pharmacy experience are preferred, and key qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, along with a keen interest in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship role in pharmacy requiring GCSE in Maths and English.
• Prior pharmacy experience essential.
• Teamwork and effective communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medicines and providing health advice.
• Managing operations of the pharmacy.
• Supporting pharmacy staff and maintaining service quality.

Skills

Team working

Initiative

Communication

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English (desired)

NVQ Level 2 qualification within pharmacy

Job description

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• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02782
• Application Deadline Date: 24/06/2025
• Start Date: 26/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: 9-5
  
  

• Location: Bedfordshire, MK40 4GH
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: £8.50
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02782
• Application Deadline Date: 24/06/2025
• Start Date: 26/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: 9-5
  
  

Brief Description

Are you interested in a rewarding career in pharmacy? Do you want to work as a registered professional who assists pharmacists with various tasks, such as dispensing medicines, providing health advice, and managing the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy? If so, then this apprenticeship is for you!

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

We Are Only Accepting Candidates Who Have Pharmacy Experience.

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.

Vacancy Detail

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - Bedfordshire

• Achieve the best possible outcome through a person’s medicines by managing, ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying medicines and other pharmaceutical products safely, legally and effectively, whilst meeting the regulatory standards.
• Provide person-centred health advice to all patients, whether on prescription or over the counter, and refer them to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Support the management of the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, such as clinical governance, business operation and processes, and supervise other pharmacy staff.
• Provide training to pharmacy and the wider healthcare teams, such as for new members of staff.
• Maintain a quality service through auditing and evaluating the service and processes, and respond to feedback.
• You will also gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, equivalent to A level, which will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
  
  

This position is only available for candidate's who already hold their NVQ Level 2 qualification within pharmacy, please make this clear on your CV.

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• Seniority level

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