Pharmacy Technician

A Pharmacy Technician is responsible for carrying out both routine and specialist services, including highly complex activities requiring them to use their professional judgement. They are expected to work both individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They are able to work with minimum supervision, with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that they have undertaken and that of others.

Pharmacy Technicians are expected to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients and the public, whilst respecting and maintaining confidentiality and privacy.

This Apprenticeship includes an Integrated qualification, the qualification gives learners the opportunity to:

● develop the fundamental technical skills and underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in the job role. For details of theunits included in this qualification, please see Section 5 Qualification structure

● develop appropriate professional attitudes and behaviours that will support personal success in their job role and the long-term success of their organisation

● develop a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support progression to, and success in, further study and career advancement

● achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification, recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

● register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacy technician,and therefore be allowed to practice as a pharmacy technician in England and Wales.