Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; City Of London; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Skills4Pharmacy is offering an integrated Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship in the City of London. Trainees will work under the direction of a Practice Supervisor, gaining competence in dispensing, accuracy checking, patient counselling and stock management, while completing mandatory Level 3 training.

The apprenticeship provides hands-on practice in pharmacy duties, with initial training assessments and potential progression to full-time roles upon successful completion, in a

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• If Maths/English Level 2 not achieved, tests may determine suitability for the course.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing of prescribed items.
• Accurate record keeping and patient counselling.
• Handling prescriptions and ensuring medicines are supplied correctly.
• Support in pharmacy duties under supervision and as part of a team.

Skills

Interest in pharmacy

Customer service

Teamwork and independence

Willingness to learn

Education

Pharmacy dispensing Level 2

GCSEs Maths and English (desirable)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-05558
• Application Deadline Date: 27/11/2026
• Start Date: 30/11/2026
• Working Week: Mon, Tues, Weds 8.30am-7pm Thurs, Fri 8.30am-8pm, Sat 9am.-4pm

About the course

Brief Description

To undertake training and prove competence in pharmaceutical duties under the direction of the Practice Supervisor in each section including:
Accuracy Checking, Dispensing, Patient Healthcare needs, administrative tasks following GPhC standard operating procedures.

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.

Personal Qualities

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.
• Employer is looking for someone with a qualification at level 2 in pharmacy dispensing

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.

This role will progress your knowledge within the pharmacy sector. It is a great opportunity for a pharmacy dispenser to develop further knowledge within functions within a pharmacy setting.
You will undertake training and prove competence in pharmaceutical duties under the direction of the Practice Supervisor in each section including:
Accurate dispensing of prescribed items
Accurate record keeping
Receiving and checking the validity of medication requests e.g. prescriptions
Handing out prescriptions and counselling patients on the use of their medicines
Accuracy checking of prescribed items dispensed by others
Ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying pharmaceutical stock
Ward based and medicines optimisation activities including drug history taking, medicines reconciliation, patient own drugs checks and advanced patient counselling