L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

An opportunity has arisen with NR Pharmacy. 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

• 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

After the apprenticeship

Can progress to working as a pharmacy technician in a hospital, community pharmacy, air force and pharmaceutical industries

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Days and shifts to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.
• Start date: 23 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year