Pharmacy Technician

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

• 2km run 12 min

More information about the fitness test

• 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.

• 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 2.5 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 £27,282 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 £36,103.

• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

• Level 5 Diploma in Training and Education

• Gain leadership and management qualifications