Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - Hanborough, near Oxford
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Job Summary
A great opportunity to join an Independent Pharmacy team in Long Hanborough in a busy community pharmacy with a friendly team.
Job Summary
A great opportunity to join an Independent Pharmacy team in Long Hanborough in a busy community pharmacy with a friendly team.
As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will be an important member of the team, giving great service and helping to create loyal customers that come back time and time again. This is a 2-year apprenticeship training course which includes 1 day a week of paid studying for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work.
Main duties of the job
A typical week will include 1 day a week studying a distance learning course, 3-4 days a week working and gaining experience in the pharmacy and intermittent days in the GP Surgery linked to the pharmacy [Long Hanborough Surgery and Eynsham Medical Centre] .
You will have a pharmacist educational supervisor who will guide you through the course and train you on the job.
In the pharmacy you will be giving patients advice, dispensing prescriptions, organising the dispensary, and providing personalised solutions that help people lead healthier lives. You will also be trained in supporting the pharmacist to provide a range of pharmacy services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and minor illness clinics.
In the GP surgery you will manage patient requests for prescriptions, reconcile medications following discharge from hospital or following up out-patient appointments, contact patients to ensure they understand any changes to their medication, and liaise with community pharmacies when necessary.
You will need to have confidence, be a team player, be self-motivated, with good customer skills, and the ability to communicate well with patients. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn fast are essential. You must have a desire to grow and develop quickly.
About Us
The Pharmacy
The pharmacy is a modern & very clinical pharmacy with a highly trained team. The pharmacy has a number of services it delivers successfully including Travel, Flu & Covid Vaccinations, Minor illness clinics, Hypertension Finding Service, Contraception and the New Medicines Service.
The pharmacy is open Monday - Friday 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00
https://hanboroughpharmacy.co.uk
You will be required to work 36 to 40 hours a week [you may be asked to work occasional Saturday morning vaccine clinics for experience]. We will agree on the working patterns after a discussion with you to ensure they meet your needs too.
For further information regarding the neighbouring GP surgery see their website: https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/
Details
Date posted
10 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,500 to £26,000 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A1894-25-0002
Job locations
Long Hanborough Surgery
Willis Court
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8FQ
Hanborough Pharmacy, Willis Court,
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8JL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A typical week will include 1 day a week studying a distance learning course, 3-4 days a week working and gaining experience in the pharmacy and intermittent days in the GP Surgery linked to the pharmacy [Long Hanborough Surgery and Eynsham Medical Centre] .
You will have a pharmacist educational supervisor who will guide you through the course and train you on the job.
In the pharmacy you will be giving patients advice, dispensing prescriptions, organising the dispensary, and providing personalised solutions that help people lead healthier lives. You will also be trained in supporting the pharmacist to provide a range of pharmacy services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and minor illness clinics.
In the GP surgery you will manage patient requests for prescriptions, reconcile medications following discharge from hospital or following up out-patient appointments, contact patients to ensure they understand any changes to their medication, and liaise with community pharmacies when necessary.
You will need to have confidence, be a team player, be self-motivated, with good customer skills, and the ability to communicate well with patients. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn fast are essential. You must have a desire to grow and develop quickly.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
A typical week will include 1 day a week studying a distance learning course, 3-4 days a week working and gaining experience in the pharmacy and intermittent days in the GP Surgery linked to the pharmacy [Long Hanborough Surgery and Eynsham Medical Centre] .
You will have a pharmacist educational supervisor who will guide you through the course and train you on the job.
In the pharmacy you will be giving patients advice, dispensing prescriptions, organising the dispensary, and providing personalised solutions that help people lead healthier lives. You will also be trained in supporting the pharmacist to provide a range of pharmacy services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and minor illness clinics.
In the GP surgery you will manage patient requests for prescriptions, reconcile medications following discharge from hospital or following up out-patient appointments, contact patients to ensure they understand any changes to their medication, and liaise with community pharmacies when necessary.
You will need to have confidence, be a team player, be self-motivated, with good customer skills, and the ability to communicate well with patients. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn fast are essential. You must have a desire to grow and develop quickly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 including Maths, English Language and Science.
* The applicant must not already have a degree course in Pharmacy, or any other co-existing student course or apprenticeship.
Desirable
* Prior experience as a dispenser is desirable but not essential
Experience
Desirable
* Prior experience as a dispenser is desirable but not essential
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
* Prior experience as a dispenser is desirable but not essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Eynsham Medical Group
Address
Long Hanborough Surgery
Willis Court
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8FQ
Employer's website
https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Eynsham Medical Group
Address
Long Hanborough Surgery
Willis Court
Long Hanborough
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 8FQ
Employer's website
https://www.eynshammedicalgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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