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Pharmacy Technician
No Army medical team is complete without a Pharmacy Technician. You play a key role in caring for troops by dispensing vital medications and advice.
Starting salary
£26,334 - £35,507
Role details
Everything you need to know about the role, requirements and what you’ll gain.
Age
At the time of your application you will need to be between 17 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old .
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 12 min
Education
QUALIFIED:
Applications are also considered from already Qualified Pharmacy Technicians.
An NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and are registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
STUDENTS:
4X GCSEs, or equivalent, at grades A-C/9-4 that include at least two sciences, Maths and English Language.
Or other examination board equivalent.
All applicants must attend the specialist Army Pharmacy Technician insight event.
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Keeping the Army fit and healthy means having the right medications available. That’s your job as a Pharmacy Technician – both at home and abroad on operations. First-class training will help you get to grips with the role. Once you’re qualified, you could work in field hospitals or medical centres, dispensing expert advice and medications, staying focused enough to help the people who need you, even under pressure in difficult conditions
Key responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Work in military medical centres, Defence Medical Group Hospital Units, Field Hospitals, Medical Regiments and Logistics units in the UK, and worldwide
Work closely with other health professionals and patients
Gain leadership and management qualifications.
Step 1
Basic military training teaches you how to be a soldier. This covers everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. This course takes place at either Pirbright in Surrey or Winchester, Hampshire.
Step 2
You start two-and-a-half years of trade training. This course includes a BTEC in Pharmacy Services and Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy Studies as well as practical work placements in pharmacies across the UK.
You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career. Once you've finished your trade training you'll earn at least £33,978.
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Level 5 Diploma in Training and Education
Gain leadership and management qualifications
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