Pharmacy Technician Apprentice
Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network
Wellington, TA21 8BD · TAUNTON, TA4 2BFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,269
Contract
Apprenticeship
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
2 days leftJob description
The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice will work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Network (PCN) team while undertaking an approved Level 3 Ph...
- Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services
- Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence
- Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services
- Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital
- Assist in maintaining accurate medication records
- Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
- Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality
- Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision
- Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management
- Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses
- Contribute to quality improvement projects
- Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance
Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records
- Prepare reports and documentation as required
- Support stock management where appropriate
- Participate in data collection and performance monitoring
- Support the delivery of safe and effective medicines optimisation services
- Support patients in understanding their medicines and promote adherence
- Identify patients who may benefit from medication reviews or other pharmacy services
- Assist with medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital
- Assist in maintaining accurate medication records
- Support the management of medicines related queries from patients and healthcare professionals
- Work with GP practices to improve prescribing safety and quality
- Support the monitoring of high risk medicines under supervision
- Assist with audits relating to prescribing and medicines management
- Help identify and report medication incidents and near misses
- Contribute to quality improvement projects
- Support compliance with national and local prescribing guidance
Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records
- Prepare reports and documentation as required
- Support stock management where appropriate
- Participate in data collection and performance monitoring
- Complete all requirements of the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Attend training provider sessions
- Maintain a portfolio of evidence
- Participate in regular supervision appraisal and reflective practice
- Work towards registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Work collaboratively with GPs nurses pharmacists pharmacy technicians care coordinators and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in PCN and practice meetings where appropriate
- Develop positive working relationships with community pharmacies hospitals and other healthcare providers
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Comply with GDPR information governance and NHS policies
- Work within professional boundaries and seek support when required
- Promote equality diversity and inclusion
- Maintain mandatory training requirements
- Contribute to a safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures
- Demonstrate the NHS values and behaviours in all aspects of work
Taunton Deane West Primary Care Network is an NHS collaboration between two GP practices Wellington Medical Centre and Lister House Partnership Our practice teams work closely together sharing expertise resources and ideas to develop new and innovative services that improve care for our local population
As an approved PCN Learning Organisation we are committed to creating a positive learning culture where both learners and educators are supported to develop their skills and thrive We value teamwork continuous improvement and the sharing of knowledge across our practices
Together we care for approximately 28000 registered patients across the two practices Our vision is to continue improving the quality and accessibility of care we provide by responding to the needs of our patient population and developing services that support better health outcomes
Being part of a Primary Care Network enables us to benefit from additional roles and expertise through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme These roles strengthen our existing teams and help us provide the right care at the right time from the right professional
We are committed to delivering compassionate person centred care while working collaboratively with our patients our practices and our wider healthcare partners
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 C or above in English and Mathematics
- Meets the entry requirements for the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
- Knowledge
- Basic understanding of the NHS and primary care
- Awareness of confidentiality and data protection
- Understanding of the importance of patient centred care
- Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- IT literacy including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn clinical systems
- Ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload under supervision
- Personal Attributes
- Motivated to learn and develop
- Professional and reliable
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates integrity compassion and respect
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare pharmacy or customer service environment
- Knowledge of primary care systems
- Experience using electronic patient record systems
- Understanding of medicines optimisation
- Previous experience in administration or healthcare support
Location and Driving
Essential: - Ability to drive; - Must be able to work in both practices face to face,
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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