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Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy technicians work alongside pharmacists in community pharmacies, hospitals and GP practices. You will prepare and dispense prescriptions, manage medicine stock, and provide advice to patients. It is a respected healthcare role with clear career progression and the security of working in the NHS or private sector.
What You'll Do Day-to-Day
- ✓ Accurately dispensing and labelling prescriptions
- ✓ Checking medication stock levels and ordering supplies
- ✓ Counselling patients on how to take their medicines
- ✓ Preparing chemotherapy or other specialist medicines (hospital)
- ✓ Supporting the pharmacist with clinical services
Qualifications You'll Need
- 📚 Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
- 📚 GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) Registration
- 📚 Enhanced DBS Check
Pros
- ▲ Stable career in healthcare
- ▲ NHS pay and benefits (if working in hospital)
- ▲ Regular working hours
- ▲ Clear career progression to senior or specialist roles
- ▲ Meaningful work helping people with their health
Cons
- ▼ High responsibility — accuracy is critical
- ▼ Can be repetitive in busy pharmacies
- ▼ Dealing with difficult or unwell patients
- ▼ Standing for long periods