L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
Level: 3
Employer: EVEREST PHARMACY LTD
Location: 117B WITHINGTON ROAD
This is an opportunity that has arisen with Everest Pharmacy. The successful candidate 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.
Duration: 2 Years
Expected start date: 01/11/2024
Hours per week: 37 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
- 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
About 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.
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Qualification
- 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
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
- 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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience