Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

About the Employer

What You'll Do

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

About the role:
As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you will support the safe, effective and lawful supply of medicines while working closely with pharmacists and the wider healthcare team. We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to join a busy pharmacy team. This role is ideal for someone looking to progress within pharmacy and develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing, ordering, receiving and supplying medicines and pharmaceutical products safely and accurately
• Providing person‑centred advice to patients on prescription and over‑the‑counter medicines, referring to healthcare professionals where appropriate
• Supporting the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, including business processes, stock control and clinical governance
• Supervising and supporting pharmacy support staff as you progress in the role
• Assisting with training and mentoring new members of staff
• Maintaining high standards through auditing, evaluating services and responding to feedback

Apprenticeship & qualification:

• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (equivalent to A‑level)
• On successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Training delivered through a blended learning approach alongside your job

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to commit to the full length of the apprenticeship and working hours

Why apply?

• Progress your career in pharmacy
• Earn while gaining a professional, nationally recognised qualification
• Develop skills that support long‑term progression within healthcare

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

• Previous customer service experience is advantageous
• Friendly
• Approachable
• Reliable
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Good numeracy and communication skills
• Team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good work ethic and keen to develop#

£10ph

We require somebody based within 30 minutes of the pharmacy (please make it clear on your CV if you are able to drive).

Please make sure that you include a CV and fill out our application form in full.

Training Outcome

• 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

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Opening hours are; Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm. Specific working pattern to be agreed at interview.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Training Provider: I & F LIMITED