Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy apprenticeship provider is seeking an apprentice for a Pharmacy Technician role in Ovingdean. The candidate will assist pharmacists, manage pharmacy operations, and provide health advice while completing a Level 3 qualification. This apprenticeship focuses on developing skills for future employment, entailing good communication and customer service skills. The opportunity offers a salary of £7.55 per hour with potential for full-time positions on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English required.
• Interest in pharmacy and healthcare is essential.
• Previous pharmacy experience or similar is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the pharmacy.
• Provide health advice and manage medicines safely.
• Train new staff and maintain a quality service.

Skills

Interest in pharmacy and healthcare

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03879
• Application Deadline Date: 18/01/2026
• Start Date: 31/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

About the course

Brief Description

EC1M 7AA Are you interested in a rewarding career in pharmacy? Do you want to work as a registered professional who assists pharmacists with various tasks, such as dispensing medicines, providing health advice, and managing the day‑to‑day operation of the pharmacy? If so, then this apprenticeship is for you!

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English

Personal Qualities

Skills Required

• A keen interest in pharmacy and healthcare. • Previous experience in the pharmacy industry or similar. • Good communication and customer service skills. • The ability to work as part of a team and independently. • The willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3

Future Prospects

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.

Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - LONDON

We are looking for somebody with their Level 2 Pharmacy Qualification or previous pharmacy experience.

• Achieve the best possible outcome through a person’s medicines by managing, ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying medicines and other pharmaceutical products safely, legally and effectively, whilst meeting the regulatory standards.
• Provide person‑centred health advice to all patients, whether on prescription or over the counter, and refer them to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Support the management of the day‑to‑day operation of the pharmacy, such as clinical governance, business operation and processes, and supervise other pharmacy staff.
• Provide training to pharmacy and the wider healthcare teams, such as for new members of staff.
• Maintain a quality service through auditing and evaluating the service and processes, and respond to feedback.
• You will also gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, equivalent to A level, which will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.

Salary: £7.55 per hour

Please ensure that you complete your application in full and upload an updated CV.