Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare training provider in the UK is offering a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship aimed at developing skills in managing medicines and providing health advice. Candidates will learn to supervise pharmacy staff and ensure quality service. Upon completion, this apprenticeship provides a Level 3 qualification, enabling registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician. This role is essential for those looking to start their career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and supplying medicines.
• Ability to provide health advice and referrals.
• Capability to support pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supply medicines and pharmaceutical products.
• Provide health advice and make appropriate referrals.
• Support day-to-day pharmacy operations and supervise staff.
• Train pharmacy and healthcare teams.

Skills

Medication management

Patient health advice

Staff supervision

Quality service maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification equivalent to A level

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - [Leeds]

• 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