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Impact Futures; Southampton; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Futures in Southampton is recruiting for a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice at Forest Pharmacy on Southampton Road. You will work under supervision while completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship to become a registered Pharmacy Technician and support medicines supply.

The role starts at 25 hours per week with potential to increase, on-the-job training, and a path to eligibility to register with the GPhC.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
• Reliable, organised, and punctual.
• Commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines under supervision.
• Accurately receive, process, and assemble prescriptions following standard operating procedures.
• Support stock management, including ordering, receiving, rotating, and checking pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain accurate records using pharmacy computer systems.
• Participate in the storage and disposal of medicines in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Support the delivery of pharmacy services, including health promotion initiatives where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
• Follow all health and safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding procedures.
• Report incidents, errors, or concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning activities, including coursework, assessments, and workplace evidence within agreed timescales.
• Attend off-the-job training as required by the apprenticeship programme.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT basics

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Patient care

Education

Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Job Description: Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Job Title

Reports To

Location

Forest Pharmacy , Southampton Road, Southampton , SO40 2NA

Hours

Starting at 25 hrs a week with a view of increasing.

Job Purpose

The Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice will work under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals while completing the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard. The apprentice will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician, supporting the safe and effective supply of medicines and delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe preparation, dispensing, and supply of medicines under supervision.
• Accurately receive, process, and assemble prescriptions following standard operating procedures.
• Support stock management, including ordering, receiving, rotating, and checking pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain accurate records using pharmacy computer systems.
• Participate in the storage and disposal of medicines in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Support the delivery of pharmacy services, including health promotion initiatives where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.
• Follow all health and safety, infection prevention, and safeguarding procedures.
• Report incidents, errors, or concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning activities, including coursework, assessments, and workplace evidence within agreed timescales.
• Attend off-the-job training as required by the apprenticeship programme.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Person Specification

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
• Reliable, organised, and punctual.
• Commitment to providing excellent patient care.

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality and patient-centred care.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Developed

• Safe handling and supply of medicines.
• Medicines optimisation principles.
• Pharmaceutical calculations.
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Teamworking and collaboration.
• Legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.
• Quality assurance and governance.
• Professionalism and reflective practice.

Training

The successful candidate will complete the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship with an approved training provider and work towards eligibility to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), subject to meeting all regulatory requirements.

Health and Safety

The apprentice is responsible for working safely, following all organisational policies and procedures, using equipment correctly, and reporting any hazards or incidents.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and expects all employees to treat colleagues, patients, and members of the public with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Other Duties

This job description outlines the main duties of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade and purpose of the post.

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Forest Pharmacy- Level 3 -Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - SO40 2NA

Company: Impact Futures

Salary: £8 ph

Hours: Full-time

Location: Southampton, SO40 2NA

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 10 Sept 2026

Closing date: 10 Oct 2026