Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in the West Midlands is seeking motivated applicants for a Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3 apprenticeship. This learner position offers hands-on experience in dispensing, patient care, and stock management while training towards a professional qualification.

The apprenticeship provides wage earnings, hands-on training, and the possibility of full-time employment on completion, with gradual skill development and industry-specific competence.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or equivalent, desired.
• Maths and English Level 2 required if not present, tests may be given.
• Pharmacy Technician Level 3 training as part of apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prescriptions, check accuracy, and generate labels.
• Provide patient care and health advice, assist with inhaler techniques.
• Manage stock, dispense medicines, and support dispensary workflows.

Skills

Interest in pharmacy

Pharmacy industry experience

Communication skills

Team and independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Job description

• 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 escalte complex clinical queries to the pharmacist.

Working Week

PTPT vacancy as learner has left on day 1 9am-6pm Mon -Fri

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.