Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

JustApply and the JustApply logo are registered trademarks of JustApply Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

JustApply is offering an apprenticeship for a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3. You will train under the Practice Supervisor across sections, performing dispensing, record keeping, and handling prescriptions, while learning pharmacy procedures under GPhC standards.

Starting with GCSEs in Maths and English, you will undertake Maths and English tests if needed. The role emphasises teamwork, customer service, and the willingness to develop skills, with potential for full-time employment

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English preferred or provided via the course.
• Maths/English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications may require initial tests to determine suitability for the course.
• Pharmacy dispensing Level 2 qualification is required by the employer.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Keen interest in pharmacy

Pharmacy industry experience

Good communication and customer care

Teamwork and independence

Willingness to learn and develop

Education

GCSEs A-C / 4-9 Maths and English

Pharmacy dispensing Level 2

Job description

Working Week: Mon, Tues, Weds 8.30am-7pm Thurs, Fri 8.30am-8pm, Sat 9am.-4pm

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.

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

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