Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive apprenticeship programme leading to a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians. This apprenticeship will provide all the skills, knowledge and practical experience required to become a pharmacy technician. Students who successfully complete the apprenticeship will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The apprenticeship involves job training and a requirement to attend on-line college on day release. The course has a blended approach offering a combination of work based and distance learning with on going and end point assessments and a requirement to build a body of skills based evidence. As person-centered care is at the heart of everything we do, excellent communication skills and a professional attitude are essential. You will work closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals receive the greatest possible benefit from their medicines.

Career opportunities following the completion of the apprenticeship and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council include medicines management roles, dispensary, clinical trials, homecare, procurement, education and training, informatics, primary cae, leadership and specialist pharmacy roles. This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career within pharmacy and the NHS.

Entry Criteria

As a minimum you must have passed 4 GCSEs (or equivalent level) at Grade 4 or above in the following subjects: -

Mathematics

English Language (English Literature or English Speaking and Listening are not acceptable)

Biology* or Human Biology

Chemistry(* or Dual Award Science covering the above two science subject areas)

Please ensure that all qualifications and grades are clearly recorded in the Qualifications section of your application. Applications may be rejected if evidence of the required qualifications is not provided. If you have achieved a Dual Award Science please state Dual Award Science and not just Science as your application may be rejected.