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We are looking for a motivated and professional Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. This position is intended for individuals who are keen to train as a pharmacy technician through the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeship standard.
Wage
£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Training course
Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Successful completion of this programme will enable the post holder to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council’s initial education and training requirements for registration as a pharmacy technician. You will work under supervision while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support the safe, effective and person-centred use of medicines.
Full Description:
Pharmacy technicians are registered healthcare professionals who work as part of the pharmacy and wider healthcare team. They play a key role in supporting the safe and effective supply and use of medicines, assisting patients and service users, maintaining accurate records, adhering to legal and professional requirements and contributing to the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
You will work under close supervision while gaining experience in the day-to-day duties of a pharmacy technician. This may include dispensing and supplying medicines, managing stock, supporting medicine optimisation, communicating with patients and healthcare professionals, maintaining records, using pharmacy systems, and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.
You will also work under close supervision to develop your workplace skills and competence, while building the knowledge and skills required for your future career. The role requires professionalism, a strong commitment to patient safety and confidentiality, and a dedication to continuous learning and development.
The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeship standard, which includes formal study, workplace-based training, assessment of competence, portfolio development, and regular progress reviews.
Duties:
- Support the safe and accurate dispensing, labelling, assembly and supply of medicines in line with standard operating procedures.
- Receive, process and check prescription information, referring queries or concerns as appropriate.
- Support medicine optimisation activities, which may include helping patients understand their medicines and promoting safe and effective use.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, receipt, storage, expiry date checking, returns and safe disposal of medicines.
- Maintain accurate records using pharmacy systems, electronic patient records, stock systems and other relevant IT platforms.
- Communicate professionally with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
- Refer clinical, legal, professional or complex queries to a pharmacist, registered pharmacy technician or supervisor.
- Follow all workplace policies and procedures, including confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and incident reporting.
- Identify and report near misses, errors, risks or concerns in line with local procedures.
- Participate in regular reviews with workplace supervisors, education supervisors, assessors or training providers.
- Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence, knowledge and professional development.
- Attend training sessions, virtual learning sessions or college/provider sessions as required.
- Take responsibility for personal learning, time management and completion of the apprenticeship.
- Work within the limits of the trainee role and seek support whenever unsure.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours aligned with the standards expected of future pharmacy technicians.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful and patient-focused pharmacy environment.
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Where you'll work
7 STATION TERRACE
EAST BOLDON
NE36 0LJ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents:
- Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills
- Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
- Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
- Accurately assemble prescribed items
- Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
- Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
- Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
- Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
- Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
- Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
- Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
- Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
- Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
- Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
- Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
- Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
- Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
- Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
- Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
- Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
- Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
- Check and review their own and others work effectively
- Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
- Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
- Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
- Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
- Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
- Effectively supervise other members of the team
Training schedule
Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English and Maths (grade C or above)
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Science-related subjects (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Professional and responsible
- Reliable and punctual
- Honest and trustworthy
- Caring and empathetic
- Patient-focused
- Willingness to learn
- Accurate and detail-conscious
- Calm under pressure
- Respectful and inclusive
- Able to ask for help
- Able to accept feedback
- Motivated
- Able to manage work
- Study and assessment deadlines
- Safety-conscious
- Confident to raise concerns
Other requirements
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good numeracy skills, including confidence with calculations.
- IT literacy.
- Ability to learn and use pharmacy systems, electronic records and stock systems after training.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures accurately.
- Ability to work carefully and methodically.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to reflect on feedback and apply learning in practice.
- Commitment to maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.
Desirable:
- GCSEs or equivalent in science-related subjects.
- Previous experience in pharmacy, healthcare, care, retail, administration or customer service.
- Previous experience using IT systems in a workplace or learning environment.
- Previous completion of a pharmacy support staff qualification, such as dispensing assistant or pharmacy services assistant training.
Candidates should understand that progression to registration as a pharmacy technician will depend on successful completion of the approved training route, achievement of competence and meeting GPhC registration requirements.
An independent community pharmacy located serving the village of East Boldon. As well as dispensing prescriptions and selling medicines over the counter, we provide many NHS and Private services. Services include Pharmacy First, Blood pressure monitoring, Contraception Service, Travel Clinic and ear microsuction. We are a small, friendly team and we strive to provide the best possible service and care.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This role provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in pharmacy and healthcare. Following successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) standard, workplace competence and GPhC registration requirements, you will be able to register as a pharmacy technician and continue to develop in a wide range of pharmacy settings, with opportunities in your community, the NHS, leadership or specialist pharmacy technician roles.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042138.
Closes in 16 days (Friday 31 July
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