Dispensing of medication to patients
Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips, Health & safety responsibility
Rotation of stock
Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart cards
Data entry relating to medication
Labelling and dispensing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Working within a team environment
Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A potentially permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:A pharmacy based in Rotherham are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.Working Hours :Monday - Friday with Saturdays on a rota. Exact working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
The role will have various duties including, but not limited to:
Servicing customers – selling over-the-counter medicines
Taking and handing out prescriptions, dispensing prescriptions
Accurately assemble prescribed items
Ensure the confidentiality of patient data
Communicate and work effectively with membersof the Pharmacy team
Promoting services
Cash handling
Ensuring tidiness of branch
Using a dispensary computer system to generate stock orders and labels
Receiving, loading unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Any other duties in line with the job role
Training:
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard:
Weekly Online sessions 1 day per week (term time only)- with around 9 sessions requiring college attendance at our Wisemore Campus
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 24 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off the-job training
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learnt can be applied in the real world
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need
Training Outcome:Possibility to gain full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and gain further industry training. Employer Description:Blakenall Pharmacy specialize in the provision of prescription medicines and patient care. Our team of experienced Pharmacists and professional pharmacy staff are dedicated to the timely supply of prescription medicines and pharmacy services to our many, many thousands of patients.
We know that medication management can feel like a daunting undertaking and our pharmacy team are here to support you and your family through all stages of life.Working Hours :Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed upon interview with the Pharmacy (to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Enthusiastic,Good Time Keeping....Read more...
Dispensing of medication to patients
Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips
Health & safety responsibility
Rotation of stock
Use of patient record systems and use of smart card
Data entry relating to medication
Labelling and dispensing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Working within a team environment
Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A possible permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:A pharmacy based in Bury St Edmunds are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.Working Hours :Monday - Friday - Some weekend work will be required on a rota, you will get days off during the week if working a weekend.Skills: Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Provide administrative support to members of the Practice team in the following areas ensuring appropriate practice records are kept up to date
To process all incoming repeat prescription requests on the computer
Tasking clinicians where appropriate in order to process prescription request
Deal with any queries regarding the EPS
To sort and file prescriptions ready for collection when returned to reception
Process dashboard and workflow requests
Raise required blood forms for patients and notify accordingly
Deal with care home requests (ad-hoc)
Produce EPS allocation spreadsheet weekly
Complete medicines management daily (reallocation)
Support the processing of pharmacy team clinical correspondence and action accordingly
Deal with the medication and prescription queries
Support the implementation of NHS initiatives, such as eRD (repeat dispensing) or long term acute prescribing
Support the wider pharmacy team with administrative tasks
Refer to District Nurses when required
Adding blood test request forms to patients note
This above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change where there is an established business need.
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
Participate in audit where appropriate
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Actively participate in the Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship programme in coordination with the training provider and under the guidance of the pharmacy team
Complete all required coursework, assessments, and training modules in line with the apprenticeship framework
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the Level 2 you can move onto the Level 3 Pharmacy technician
Employer Description:We are a partnership practising in our purpose-built surgery in Victoria Road, Marlow and at three branch surgeries at Cherrymead (Loudwater), Lane End and Hambleden.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
Dispensing of medication to patients
Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips Health & safety responsibility
Rotation of stock
Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
Data entry relating to medication
Labelling and dispensing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Working within a team environment
Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Training Outcome:Pharmacy Technician Level 3 ApprenticeshipA potentially permanent position within the organisationEmployer Description:At Weelsby View Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing expert healthcare services with convenience and care. With locations on Ladysmith Road and at Springfield Medical Centre in Grimsby, we offer a wide range of essential services to support your health and well-being.Working Hours :Monday-Friday 12.00pm-6.00pm.Skills: Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Dispensing of medication to patients
Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips
Health & safety responsibility
Rotation of stock
Use of pharmacy software
Data entry relating to medication
Labelling and dispensing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Working within a team environment
Liaison with doctors' surgery and health professionals
Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:At Aqueduct Chemist we value fast and precise medicine delivery, and we take pleasure in our dedication to providing each client with personalised care and attention. Our staff of highly skilled pharmacists are always accessible to respond to inquiries and offer qualified medication advice.Working Hours :Monday – Saturday (may include Saturdays 9am-1pm and a shorter day in the week). Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
To dispense medicines safely and effectively
To accurately check dispensed medicines against a prescription
To undertake ward pharmacy duties e.g. ward top-up, order medicines for patients, medicines reconciliation - a process of obtaining an accurate, up to date list of a patient’s medication and comparing this to their current prescription, communicating and resolving any discrepancies between the two
To work on a rotational basis throughout the department
Attend college, meeting deadlines for assignments and completing knowledge and skills work to a high standard
Training:
As an apprentice you will be trained in the full range of duties, undertaken a variety of tasks under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist
Duties vary depending on the setting, but may include selling over-the-counter medicines, dispensing prescriptions, ordering pharmaceutical stock and providing medical information to patients
On completion, you will gain the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship
Training Outcome:Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress.Employer Description:South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. One day per week college training (Weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
Main duties of the job:
Maintain effective communication with aseptic teams across both sites, as well as with colleagues in the wider Pharmacy Department
Liaise with the Quality Control team regarding environmental monitoring activities and results
Communicate regularly with tutors, mentors, and administrators at West Suffolk College, as well as with external training providers, qualification assessors, and quality assurers
Coordinate with nursing staff on the Day Units and Chemotherapy Ward to ensure timely delivery of treatments
Engage with other Pre-Registration Science Manufacturing Technicians to share learning and best practice
Undertake study supported by full-time work experience and structured practical instruction from qualified pharmacy practice supervisors at the base hospital(s)
Training:This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.
Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
As a Pre-Registration Science Manufacturing Technician, you will be fully supervised throughout the two-year training contract and receive structured training to support the development of decision-making skills and professional behaviours.
A key focus of the apprenticeship is understanding your scope of practice and limitations, while building strong technical and professional competencies.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop awareness of environmental monitoring action limits and the appropriate corrective measures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental policies
Support cost-effective and efficient dispensing by identifying opportunities for multiple dispensing of extended treatment regimes, considering expiry dates and vial sharing protocols
Assess returned cytotoxic and monoclonal medications from wards and departments for suitability for re-issue, following departmental guidelines and SOPs, including accurate documentation on the CMM system
Contribute to stock wastage reduction by promoting the efficient use and reuse of cytotoxic and monoclonal drugs
Liaise across sites to optimise the use of stock with short expiry dates.Ensure adequate stock levels of cytotoxic and monoclonal medications are maintained, and that stock is rotated appropriately to minimise waste
Systems and IT Competency:
Access and interpret patient prescriptions using Chemocare® and Aria®
Generate worksheets and labels using Episys Ultimate®
Use Microsoft Windows and Office applications (Word, Excel) confidently for documentation and communication
Training Outcome:
Science Manufacturing Technician
Employer Description:At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out our Patient First approach that runs through our core as you’ll get to know us better through this, our equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working....Read more...
Start your bioscience career with a fully funded Applied Biosciences Degree (Level 6) while gaining hands-on lab experience in a leading research environment.
Salary: £22,995 per year (rising in year 3)
Qualification: BSc (Hons) Applied Biosciences
Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekends with time off in lieu)
Start Date: Must be employed before 30 March 2026
Duration: 42 months
Location: Central Liverpool campus
Training Provider: Tiro Training (online delivery)
You will support teaching and research laboratories, maintain equipment, deliver inductions, and contribute to sustainability and outreach while completing your degree.
Entry Requirements
Age 18 or older with the right to work in the UK
No prior degree or higher qualification
GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or 4 and above)
A Levels (including Biology), BTEC, or T Level Science
Benefits
Real Living Wage employer
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
Mentorship, structured training time, and career development
Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in biosciences.
What You Will Do at Work:
As a Degree Laboratory Apprentice Technician, you will support the delivery of laboratory services across the University of Liverpool’s central city campus while studying towards a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist (Biosciences) degree.
You will be part of a collaborative technical team based in multiple buildings, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of teaching and research laboratories.
Your responsibilities will include:• Maintaining clean, safe, and well-equipped laboratory environments, including routine housekeeping, waste disposal, and equipment care.• Assisting with the setup and clear away of materials for undergraduate and postgraduate practical sessions, including preparing media, solutions, and basic experiments.• Supporting class preparation, simple laboratory analyses, and routine technical tasks under supervision.• Delivering laboratory inductions and basic skills training for students and staff and assisting with occasional demonstrations.• Monitoring and maintaining specialist equipment, arranging servicing, and helping users operate equipment safely and effectively.• Taking a lead role in laboratory management, including safety, maintenance, and operational planning, as your experience develops.• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation, with guidance from senior staff.• Applying health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, audits, and incident reporting, under supervision.• Managing stock levels, handling deliveries, cataloguing samples, and supporting the organisation of laboratory assets.• Participating in wider university activities such as open days, outreach events, and sustainability initiatives (e.g., LEAF).• Contributing to experimental research and your final-year project as part of your degree qualification.
Behavioural Expectations:
You will be expected to demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn. As part of a professional technical team, you should communicate clearly, follow instructions reliably, and take responsibility for your tasks. You will be trusted to work independently on routine duties, solve straightforward problems, and make minor decisions related to your work. A flexible approach to working hours may be required, and you should be ready to support others, challenge poor practices, and uphold the University’s values around safety, equality, and inclusion.Training:The programme will be delivered by Tiro.
Tiro offer an online delivery option so you will be able to complete your training from your usual working location.Training Outcome:Must have the following:
GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or 4 or above.Applicants should have a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including:• 3 A Levels (1 must be Grade C in Biology)• Or BTEC Extended Diploma (Grade DMM) must include four good science modules with an emphasis on Biomedical Science.• T Level Science with Merit.
When completed, individuals are expected to apply alternative employment.Employer Description:The University of Liverpool is a globally recognised, research-intensive institution and a founding member of the Russell Group. It delivers high-quality teaching and pioneering research across a broad range of disciplines, with a strong commitment to public engagement, innovation, and societal impact. The university maintains extensive partnerships with industry, healthcare, and academic institutions worldwide, and is known for its vibrant campus, inclusive culture, and world-class facilities. The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is one of the university’s largest and most interdisciplinary faculties. It integrates education, research, and clinical practice across medicine, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, public health, and life sciences. The faculty is structured to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and translational research, addressing major health challenges and improving outcomes for individuals and communities. The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) is a core research and teaching institute within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It brings together expertise across molecular, cellular, and systems biology to advance understanding of biological processes in health and disease. ISMIB includes the following key academic units: • School of Biosciences • School of Pharmacy • Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics • Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology • Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer MedicineWorking Hours :9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday). Occasionally, maybe asked to support open days on weekends. TOIL provided.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
