Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare training provider is offering a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship in Derby. As an apprentice, you will manage medicines, provide patient-centred advice, and support pharmacy operations. You will gain a Level 3 qualification, allowing you to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC. This role is vital for enhancing patient care and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must manage and supply medicines safely and legally.
• Provide health advice and referrals to healthcare professionals.
• Support pharmacy operations and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ordering and maintaining of medicines.
• Provide training to pharmacy staff.
• Audit and evaluate service quality.

Education

Level 3 qualification equivalent to A level

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - [Location]

• 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.

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3