Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to support the day-to-day operations and patient care. Applicants should be within 35 minutes of the pharmacy and can earn between £8 and £9.77 per hour, with opportunities for wage increases. The role includes managing medicines, providing health advice, and completing training for a Level 3 qualification. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Responsible for managing, ordering, and supplying medicines.
• Must provide health advice and refer patients appropriately.
• Support pharmacy management and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Train new pharmacy and healthcare team members.
• Maintain quality service through audits and feedback.

Skills

Medicinal management

Person-centred health advice

Clinical governance

Training provision

Quality service maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification equivalent to A level

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - [Location]

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Location and Compensation

• We are looking for someone within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you drive, please make this clear on your CV.
• Age 18-20: £8/hour and age 21+: £9.77/hour; this will increase after the first 12 months

Training

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3