Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

JustApply and the JustApply logo are registered trademarks of JustApply Ltd; Sherborne St John; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

JustApply Ltd invites applicants for a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (Integrated) Level 3. Trainees will learn to assemble prescriptions, check accuracy, and support patient care under supervision.

The program offers on-the-job training with potential for full-time employment upon successful completion and development of core pharmacy skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in pharmacy and healthcare is essential.
• Basic maths and English GCSEs preferred.
• Ability to learn and develop skills through the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check prescriptions, generate labels, and ensure accuracy.
• Provide patient care and health/lifestyle advice.
• Manage stock, dispensary workflow, and controlled drugs safely.
• Participate in specialist services and clinical activities.
• Assist in supervising support staff and escalating complex queries.

Skills

Interest in pharmacy

Customer service

Team & independent work

Willingness to learn

Good communication

Education

GCSE maths & english

Job description

RG24 9YA- A pharmacy technician is a registered healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a pharmacist to prepare, assemble, check, and supply medicines and medical services.

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing & Checking: Assemble prescriptions, generate labels, and perform accuracy-checking on medications.
• Patient Care: Offer health and lifestyle advice, help with inhaler techniques, support medicines reconciliation, and counsel patients.
• Stock & Workflow Management: Order, receive, and replenish stock, manage dispensary workflows, and handle controlled drugs safely.
• Specialist Services: Participate in hospital aseptic (sterile) preparation, clinical trials, mental health services, or primary care medication reviews.
• Team Supervision: Supervise pharmacy support staff, coordinate training, and elevate complex clinical queries to the pharmacist.

(Basingstoke)

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