Job Description

Job Summary

A great opportunity to join an Independent Pharmacy team in

Lightwater (GU18 5SD)

in a busy community pharmacy with a friendly team. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will be an important member of the team, giving great service and helping to create loyal customers that come back time and time again. This is a 2-year apprenticeship training course which includes 1 day a week of paid studying for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work.

Duties

A typical week will include 1 day a week studying a distance learning course, up to 4 days a week working and gaining experience in the pharmacy.You will have a pharmacist educational supervisor who will guide you through the course and train you on the job.In the pharmacy you will be giving patients advice, dispensing prescriptions, organising the dispensary and providing personalised solutions that help people lead healthier lives. You will also be trained on supporting the pharmacist to provide a range of pharmacy services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks and minor illness clinics.You will need to have confidence, be a team player, self-motivated, with good customer skills and the ability to communicate well with patients. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn fast are essential. You must have a desire to grow and develop quickly.This is a fixed term contract for 2 years with a possibility of a permanent role after registering as a qualified Pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will also become an accuracy checking technician who will undertake final checks on prescriptions and be fully trained to undertake vaccinations.

Other Duties include and are not limited to:
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications accurately.
- Provide excellent patient care by addressing inquiries and offering guidance on medication usage.
- Manage inventory by ordering, receiving, and storing pharmaceutical supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of prescriptions and patient information in compliance with regulations.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the pharmacy environment.
- Support the pharmacist in conducting medication reviews and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance professional skills.

Skills

The eligibility criteria for the training course and to be considered for interview are: - four GCSEs at Grade A-C/9-4 including Maths, English Language and Science. Please confirm you have these GCSE qualifications.

- Proven experience as a Pharmacy Technician or in a similar role is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of medication administration and pharmaceutical terminology.
- Excellent communication skills, with a focus on patient care and customer service.
- Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
- Familiarity with pharmacy software systems is desirable.

The Pharmacy

The pharmacy is a modern & very clinical pharmacy with a highly trained team. The pharmacy has a number of services it delivers successfully and wants to grow these even further including, Travel, Flu & Covid Vaccinations, Minor illness clinics , a variety of services that support compliance, Ear check clinics, BP Checks, contraception Service, new medicine service and discharge medicine services.The pharmacy is open Mon-Fri 8.45am to 6pm. You will be required to work a total of 40 hours a week with alternate Saturdays. We will agree the working patterns after a discussion with you to ensure they meet your needs too.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Work Location: In person