Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Apprentice (Shieldasset Ltd)
Shieldasset LTD · London · posted 11 September 2026
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Pharmacy technicians are registered healthcare professionals who work as part of the pharmacy and wider healthcare team. They play a key role in supporting the safe and effective supply and use of medicines, assisting patients and service users, maintaining accurate records, adhering to legal and professional requirements and contributing to the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
You will work under close supervision while gaining experience in the day-to-day duties of a pharmacy technician. This may include dispensing and supplying medicines, managing stock, supporting medicines optimisation, communicating with patients and healthcare professionals, maintaining records, using pharmacy systems, and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.
You will also work under close supervision to develop your workplace skills and competence, while building the knowledge and skills required for your future career. The role requires professionalism, a strong commitment to patient safety and confidentiality, and a dedication to continuous learning and development.
The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) apprenticeship standard, which includes formal study, workplace-based training, assessment of competence, portfolio development, and regular progress reviews.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the safe and accurate dispensing, labelling, assembly and supply of medicines in line with standard operating procedures.
- Receive, process and check prescription information, referring queries or concerns as appropriate.
- Support medicines optimisation activities, which may include helping patients understand their medicines and promoting safe and effective use.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, receipt, storage, expiry date checking, returns and safe disposal of medicines.
- Maintain accurate records using pharmacy systems, electronic patient records, stock systems and other relevant IT platforms.
- Communicate professionally with patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
- Refer clinical, legal, professional or complex queries to a pharmacist, registered pharmacy technician or supervisor.
- Follow all workplace policies and procedures, including confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety and incident reporting.
- Identify and report near misses, errors, risks or concerns in line with local procedures.
- Participate in regular reviews with workplace supervisors, education supervisors, assessors or training providers.
- Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence, knowledge and professional development.
- Attend training sessions, virtual learning sessions or college/provider sessions as required.
- Take responsibility for personal learning, time management and completion of the apprenticeship.
- Work within the limits of the trainee role and seek support whenever unsure.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours aligned with the standards expected of future pharmacy technicians.
- Contribute to a positive, respectful and patient-focused pharmacy environment.
Your training
Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care.
We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce.
Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.
Where it leads
On completion of the apprenticeship programme, the successful candidate will be offered a permanent contract of employment.
About Shieldasset LTD
Retail dispensing pharmacy
NHS Services and Advanced Services
OTC Sales and Travel Clinic
Things to consider
- Able to manage work, study and assessment deadlines.
- Safety-conscious and aware of the importance of patient care.
- Confident to raise concerns where patient safety may be affected.
- Committed to upholding professional standards.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above, or equivalent) — essential
- GCSE science-related subjects (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) — desired
Where you'll work
- 84 VESTRY ROAD, LONDON, SE5 8PQ
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