L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Crossroads Chemist
An opportunity has arisen with Crossroads Chemist. 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.
Closing date: 19 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
22 Jun 2023
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Date posted
15 Dec 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000116831
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- 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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- 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. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3
What is the expected career progression after this 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.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
Crossroads Chemist
Address
334 STAINES ROAD
TWICKENHAM
TW2 5AT
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy technician (integrated)
Level 3 (A level)
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