Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
High Speed Pharmacy LTD · Timperley · posted 3 July 2026
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Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship — Timperley
About the role:
As a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you'll train towards becoming a registered healthcare professional, working alongside pharmacists to ensure the safe, accurate and lawful supply of medicines. This is a genuinely demanding apprenticeship that will stretch you academically and professionally — you'll develop deep clinical knowledge, sharp technical skills, and real responsibility for patient safety.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparing, assembling and supplying prescription medicines accurately and safely, in line with legal and clinical standards.
Providing clear, person-centred advice on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and referring appropriately to pharmacists or other healthcare professionals. - Supporting the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, including stock control, ordering, business processes and clinical governance.
Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions, orders and patient records accurately. - Supporting and helping to train pharmacy support staff as you progress.
- Contributing to audits, service evaluations and continuous improvement.
- Maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality and patient safety at all times.
Qualification:
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (equivalent to A-level).
- On successful completion, you'll be eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Training delivered through blended learning alongside your role.
What we're looking for:
- A strong academic background and a quick, curious mind.
- Excellent numeracy and confidence with detailed, technical information.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a genuine commitment to patient safety.
- Clear communication skills and a professional, calm manner.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to commit fully to the length and demands of the apprenticeship.
Why apply?
- Train towards a regulated healthcare profession with long-term career security.
- Earn a competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
- Progress into more senior clinical, managerial or specialist roles within pharmacy.
Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found — so don't wait to apply!
Your training
Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3.
Where it leads
On successful completion, you'll be a qualified, GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician — a regulated healthcare professional with excellent long-term career prospects. Progression routes include Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), medicines management, clinical or specialist technician roles and pharmacy team leadership.
About High Speed Pharmacy LTD
High Speed Pharmacy is a friendly pharmacy based in Timperley, combining the personal care of a traditional community pharmacy with the convenience of modern digital services — all delivered by a small, caring and supportive team.
Things to consider
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to pass an enhanced DBS check before starting the role. A full UK driving licence and access to own transport is preferred. Given the nature of the work, a professional attitude, strict respect for patient confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive information responsibly are essential.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English and Science (grade 5-9) — essential
Where you'll work
- 72 WOOD LANE, TIMPERLEY, WA15 7PL
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