Level 3 · AdvancedHealth and science
L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
KARSONS PHARMA LTD · ROCHESTER, ME1 2BA
Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)
An opportunity arose with Karsons 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.
The work
- 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 for the level 3 qualification
- On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
Training provider: INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD
What you come out with
- 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
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Pharmacy Experience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Language 4
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
- Prior pharmacy experience
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.
Workplace
- 69-71 CITY WAY, ROCHESTER, ME1 2BA