Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy network in the North East of England seeks a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include managing the supply of medicines, providing patient-focused advice, and supervising other staff. The role offers a Level 3 qualification, enabling registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Candidates should possess excellent communication and operational management skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and supply medicines safely and effectively.
• Strong communication skills for providing health advice.
• Experience in overseeing pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering and supplying of medications.
• Provide health advice to patients.
• Supervise pharmacy staff.
• Maintain regulatory compliance.
• Conduct training for new staff.

Skills

Medicines management

Patient-centred communication

Clinical governance

Training and supervision

Quality service maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy

Job description

• 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.