Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Otley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established pharmacy training provider in Otley is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage medications and provide health advice to patients. The role includes supporting pharmacy operations, supervising staff, and gaining a Level 3 qualification necessary for registration with the GPhC. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of pharmacy regulations and standards.
• Ability to provide person-centred health advice.
• Experience in managing pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, order, and supply medicines safely.
• Provide health advice to patients.
• Support day-to-day pharmacy operations.

Education

Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Overview

• 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