Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy career opportunity offering an apprenticeship as a Pharmacy Technician. You will manage medicines, provide healthcare advice, and gain a Level 3 qualification to register with the GPhC. Ideal candidates have GCSEs in Maths and English, a keen interest in pharmacy, and good communication skills. Earning while learning, this role includes opportunities for full-time employment post-apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required for qualifications.
• Must have a keen interest in pharmacy and healthcare.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supply medicines safely and legally.
• Provide health advice to patients and refer to other professionals.
• Support day-to-day pharmacy operations and management.

Skills

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Good communication

Customer service skills

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Positions available: 1

Are you interested in a rewarding career in pharmacy? Do you want to work as a registered professional who assists pharmacists with tasks such as dispensing medicines, providing health advice, and managing the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy? If so, this apprenticeship may be for you.

Location

Lewisham

Responsibilities

• Achieve the best possible outcomes through a person’s medicines by managing, ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying medicines and other pharmaceutical products safely, legally and effectively, whilst meeting 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, including clinical governance, business operations and processes, and supervise other pharmacy staff.
• Provide training to pharmacy and 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 gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, enabling registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications Required

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English

Personal Qualities

• Team working
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental
• Patience

Desired Skills

• 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
• Willingness to learn and develop 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.

Salary

£11 per hour

Additional Information

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please indicate this on your CV.