L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

An opportunity arose with Touchwood 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

Training

• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard
• 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 Level 3 qualification
• On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed

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
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English Language (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: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Shifts to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.
• Start date: 23 October 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £15,600 a year