The Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship provides fully funded training, nationally recognised qualification, and a salary while you learn. After completing the programme, you can register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.
This role suits those interested in science, healthcare, and IT, and who want to make a positive impact. Training is intensive and requires strong motivation, commitment, and organisation. You will need to complete around 10‑15 hours of home study each week alongside your job. Good communication, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines are essential. The role includes working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Responsibilities
* Labelling, dispensing and accuracy checking a variety of prescriptions using our electronic prescribing system.
* Learning how different medicines work and what they are used to treat.
* Ordering, receiving and maintaining pharmaceutical stock.
* Providing excellent customer care and maintaining confidentiality while dealing with patients, staff and the public.
* Counselling patients on how to use their medicines safely.
* Working directly with patients on wards and in clinics to ensure safe medicines use both while in hospital and on discharge.
* Completing patient medication histories and related documentation.
Eligibility and Requirements
* Essential:
o 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4‑9 / A‑C in English Language, Maths, and two relevant Science subjects.
o Ability to complete accurate calculations.
o Ability to work effectively under pressure.
o Aware of and works within own limitations.
o Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
o High levels of accuracy – pays attention to detail with prolonged concentration.
o Able to work in patient‑facing environments (e.g., talking to patients on the wards).
o Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
o Computer literate.
o Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
o Works hours as rota stipulates, including bank holiday, late nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
o Ability to travel between Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood sites.
o Must live and work in England and have been a resident in the EU for a minimum of 3 years.
* Desirable:
o NVQ2 Pharmacy Services/BTEC2 Pharmacy Certificate or equivalent Level 2 Pharmacy qualification.
o Over‑the‑Counter (OTC) sales qualification.
o Stock handling experience.
o Customer care experience.
o Experience of e‑learning.
o Dispensing experience.
o Good awareness of information governance and confidentiality.
o Awareness of the General Pharmaceutical Council – Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Applicants must not hold a Level 4 qualification or above unless the qualification is materially different from the Apprenticeship in Pharmacy framework, and must not be enrolled on another government‑funded programme.
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