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The Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship
The Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship offers a thorough training programme, enabling individuals to become competent pharmacy technicians registered with the GPhC. The programme blends theoretical learning and hands-on experience, creating a comprehensive education that readies apprentices for successful careers in pharmacy.
What you'll do at work
The Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice will gain valuable skills and knowledge through a combination of practical experience and theoretical learning.
An average day or week may include:
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Dispensing Medications:
- Accurately preparing and dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Ensuring correct labelling and packaging of medications
- Counselling patients on proper medication usage and possible side effects
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Inventory Management:
- Assisting in managing the stock of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies
- Ensuring medications are stored correctly and safely
- Conducting regular stock checks and reordering supplies when needed
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Patient Care and Support:
- Providing advice on over-the-counter medications and general health concerns
- Supporting patients in managing their medication regimes
- Maintaining patient records and confidentiality
During their apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the opportunity to learn and practice these tasks while also completing coursework and assessments related to pharmacy services.
Where you'll work
Sherwood House Pharmacy
9 Sandon Road
Birmingham
B17 8DP
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider:
I & F LIMITED
Training course:
Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)
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
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Training schedule
A Level 3 Pharmacy Apprentice will undergo a combination of academic learning and practical training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge required for the role.
The training typically includes:
- Academic Learning: Apprentices study various modules covering essential topics such as pharmacy law and ethics, human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, and dispensing processes
- Practical Experience: Apprentices work in a pharmacy setting under the supervision of qualified pharmacy professionals, gaining hands-on experience in different aspects of pharmacy practice, including dispensing medications, managing stock, providing health advice, and maintaining patient records
- Assessment and Evaluation: Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices are assessed on their progress and performance via written exams, practical assessments, and ongoing evaluations from their supervisors. They must also complete a final assessment, known as the End-Point Assessment (EPA), which evaluates their competence in the role of a pharmacy technician
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Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths are also required to be completed before the EPA, if applicable.
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship, participants will receive a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent). This qualification enables them to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified pharmacy technician, opening up several career opportunities within the pharmacy sector.
Essential 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
At BD Healthcare, we are a rapidly-growing retail pharmacy company based in the West Midlands, dedicated to providing our clients with unparalleled service and innovative healthcare solutions. As a leader in our field, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and supportive working environment, fostering growth, and encouraging employees to excel in their careers. Our team is a diverse and passionate group of professionals who share our commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on professional development and employee satisfaction, BD Healthcare offers competitive benefits, a vibrant workplace culture, and ample opportunities for career advancement.
Company benefits
- 20% Staff Bonus
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential for employment within the industry, or to seek a higher level of apprenticeship
An accuracy checking technician (ACT) will free up time for the pharmacist to offer patient-centred care by focusing on service provision, medicines management and optimisation
Reduced risk of dispensing-related incidents as ACTs will be accuracy checking items labelled and dispensed by another individual
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
I & F LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041093.
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