Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4Group; City Of London; Remote; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group is offering a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 apprenticeship. You will train under a Practice Supervisor across pharmacy sections, including accurate dispensing, record keeping and patient counselling, while following GPhC SOPs.

The course provides Level 3 training with chances for full-time work on successful completion. You will develop expertise in dispensing, stock control, and medicines optimisation as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential, can be provided as part of the course.
• If lacking Maths/English Level 2, applicants may be tested to determine course suitability.
• Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing qualification is preferred for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing and accuracy checking under supervision.
• Maintain patient healthcare information and records per SOPs.
• Provide good customer service and clear patient counselling.
• Work as part of a team and independently as needed.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stock maintenance and pharmacy stock control.
• Support ward-based and medicines optimisation activities as directed.

Skills

Interest in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork & Independence

Willingness to Learn

Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing

Education

Level 2 Pharmacy Dispensing

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