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L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
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About the Role
An opportunity has arisen with Perry Vale Pharmacy. As part of your role, you will be taking in and handing out prescriptions, dispensing and selling over-the-counter medicines. You will work towards a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (integrated) apprenticeship standard.
What You'll Do
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Daily Tasks
- Taking in and handing out prescriptions
- Receiving and ordering stock
- Selling over-the-counter medicines
- Dispensing
- Advising patients about medications
- Undertaking final checks on the prescriptions
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
- The successful candidate will be working in the community pharmacy close to their home and attending college one day a week
- The candidate will also be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council for the level 3 qualification
- On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
Requirements
Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About Us
Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
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Career Progression
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Can progress to working as a pharmacy technician in a hospital, community pharmacy, air force and pharmaceutical industries.
Hospital Setting
In a hospital setting, there are several grades for pharmacy technicians. They can, for example, specialise in areas such as quality control, staff training, information technology, supplies procurement, clinical trials, or medicines information services.
Other roles may include managing a section of the pharmacy department.
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