Pharmacy technician level 3 apprenticeship – become a registered pharmacy technician and ACT

B D HEALTHCARE LTD

Oldbury (B68 0RT)

Closes in 21 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 October 2026

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Summary

The Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship offers a thorough training programme, enabling individuals to become competent pharmacy technicians registered with the GPhC. The programme blends theoretical learning and hands-on experience, creating a comprehensive education that readies apprentices for successful careers in pharmacy.

• Wage:

  £16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  A review of the apprenticeship wage is conducted every 6 months, with the potential for adjustments based on performance.

• Training course: Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, between the hours of 08:45 - 18:30. No weekends. Occasional Bank Holidays.

  39 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 2 November 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

No two days are the same in our pharmacy. As your skills grow, you will work towards:

• Dispensing and supply: preparing, labelling, and dispensing prescriptions accurately under the supervision of a pharmacist and, once qualified, carrying out the final accuracy check on prescriptions dispensed by others
• Patient-facing services: supporting and, when trained, delivering NHS services such as Pharmacy First, flu vaccinations, hypertension case-finding, the New Medicine Service, and smoking cessation support
• Patient care: advising on over-the-counter medicines, helping patients to manage their medication regimens, and signposting to the pharmacist where needed
• Pharmacy operations: managing stock, ordering, date-checking, and maintaining accurate and confidential patient records

You will be supported throughout by our experienced pharmacists and technicians, with dedicated time set aside for coursework and assessments.

Where you'll work

Ambrose House
Kingsway
Oldbury
B68 0RT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Training course

Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills,
• Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
• Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
• Accurately assemble prescribed items
• Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
• Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
• Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
• Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
• Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
• Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
• Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
• Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
• Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
• Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
• Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
• Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
• Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
• Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
• Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
• Check and review their own and others work effectively
• Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
• Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
• Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
• Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
• Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
• Effectively supervise other members of the team
• Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills,
• Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
• Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
• Accurately assemble prescribed items
• Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
• Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
• Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
• Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
• Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
• Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
• Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
• Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
• Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
• Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
• Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
• Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
• Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
• Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
• Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
• Check and review their own and others work effectively
• Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
• Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
• Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
• Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
• Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
• Effectively supervise other members of the team

Training schedule

A Level 3 Pharmacy Apprentice will undergo a combination of academic learning and practical training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge required for the role.

The training typically includes:

• Academic Learning: Apprentices study various modules covering essential topics such as pharmacy law and ethics, human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, and dispensing processes
• Practical Experience: Apprentices work in a pharmacy setting under the supervision of qualified pharmacy professionals, gaining hands-on experience in different aspects of pharmacy practice, including dispensing medications, managing stock, providing health advice, and maintaining patient records
• Assessment and Evaluation: Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices are assessed on their progress and performance via written exams, practical assessments, and ongoing evaluations from their supervisors. They must also complete a final assessment, known as the End-Point Assessment (EPA), which evaluates their competence in the role of a pharmacy technician
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths are also required to be completed before the EPA, if applicable

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship, participants will receive a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent).

This qualification enables them to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified pharmacy technician, opening up several career opportunities within the pharmacy sector.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Non-judgemental

About this employer

At BD Healthcare, we are a rapidly-growing retail pharmacy company based in the West Midlands, dedicated to providing our clients with unparalleled service and innovative healthcare solutions. As a leader in our field, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and supportive working environment, fostering growth, and encouraging employees to excel in their careers. Our team is a diverse and passionate group of professionals who share our commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on professional development and employee satisfaction, BD Healthcare offers competitive benefits, a vibrant workplace culture, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Company benefits

20% Staff Bonus.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship is the start of a genuine career, not just a qualification. On completion, you will:

• Be registered with the GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Be qualified as an accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT), able to carry out the final check on dispensed items – freeing the pharmacist to focus on clinical services and placing you at the heart of the pharmacy's service provision
• Be able to deliver a broad portfolio of NHS community pharmacy services, making you a highly employable, well-rounded technician

High-performing apprentices will be offered a permanent pharmacy technician position with us, with clear routes into senior technician, services lead, or management roles as our company continues to grow.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

I & F LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058257.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)