Pharmaceutical Technicians
Description
Pharmaceutical technicians work in hospitals or in the community and assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines.
Tasks
- Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy prepares drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist prepares specialised, tailor-made drugs for intravenous administration by hospital medical staff labels and checks items prior to dispensing maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued advises patients or customers on the use of drugs prescribed or medication purchased over the counter checks stock levels, orders new stock from pharmaceutical companies and ensures that drugs are stored appropriately
Entry Requirements
Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent. Training is typically a combination of practical experience and study at a college or by open learning towards vocational qualifications. An approved competency and an approved knowledge based qualification and two years’ experience is required to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Case Study
Jerome Angus
Hospitality Supervision & Leadership - Level 3 Diploma
Jerome says: "I chose to study at Merton College because it has excellent facilities for my Hospitality & Catering course. The College is very welcoming and my tutors are very supportive. As part of my course, I deliver a service to customers that visit the Taste Restaurant and I really enjoy interacting with them. We regularly host events and I like working as a team to co-ordinate these events. For example, we are often visited by members of the local community who come to the restaurant for lunch."
Once Jerome has completed his Diploma, he intends to study a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Hospitality and work for a major restaurant chain. His ultimate goal is to own a chain of restaurants one day.
