Apprentice Pharmacy Technician Level 3
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Company: Druids Heath Pharmacy
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Location: Birmingham, B14 5SB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000056976
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Application Deadline Date: 19/10/2026
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Start Date: 21/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm. Wednesday 9.00am - 1.00pm (Pharmacy closed for lunch, 1.00pm - 2.00pm).
Brief Description
A great opportunity for someone who is keen to get into the pharmaceutical industry. As an apprentice, you will learn to be the first point of contact for our customers. Whether or not they need healthcare advice as well as prescription dispensing, we will train you to provide the excellent customer service that we offer.
Training to be Provided
Pharmacy technician (integrated) Level 3 (A level)
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Future Prospects
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a more senior role within the pharmacy or continue your education through higher-level qualifications, including university study.
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice, you’ll work at the pharmacy and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff on all aspects throughout of the pharmacy.
What you’ll do at work
- Support the safe ordering, receiving, storage and supply of medicines and pharmaceutical products
- Assemble, dispense and issue prescribed items accurately
- Check prescriptions for validity, safety and clarity, escalating concerns where needed
- Carry out pharmaceutical calculations to support safe medicine supply
- Maintain accurate records and follow pharmacy procedures and confidentiality requirements
- Provide clear, person-centred advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals
- Support patients to use their medicines safely and effectively
- Work as part of the pharmacy and wider healthcare team
- Help with day-to-day pharmacy operations, stock control and workflow
- Follow health and safety, safeguarding and governance procedures
- Report errors, near misses and concerns in line with local procedures
- Support audit, quality improvement and service development activity
- Communicate professionally with colleagues, patients and other healthcare professionals
- Take responsibility for your own learning and development
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies when required
Other Information
This employer is looking for an immediate start, therefore please only apply if you are available to start employment with immediate effect. Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take, and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy.
Please ensure that before applying for this opportunity, you have a minimum of two years' experience working within a pharmacy and/or have successfully achieved the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification.
Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered for the role.