Pharmacy
A pharmacy career offers the chance to make a positive difference to people's lives and wellbeing, by providing care in a wide range of settings, often at the heart of communities.
As well as having an expert knowledge of medicines, and how they work to treat illnesses, you'll help people to stay well by supporting healthy lifestyles.
Pharmacy services are provided within many organisations and healthcare settings that you may not have even considered such as hospitals, care homes and prisons. Here is a great interactive map to explore the different settings and roles of those who work in pharmacy within our communities
Pharmacist
Pharmacists make a difference to the lives of their patients through an expert knowledge of medicines and health.
Helping people live longer and healthier lives depends on the safe use of medicines and excellent healthcare advice. Pharmacists' unique expertise and knowledge makes them essential members of the healthcare team.
The role of the pharmacist is undergoing many exciting changes, allowing them to be able to prescribe medicines from the point of qualification. Diagnostic, clinical consultation and examination skills are now integrated into the education and training of pharmacists.
Many pharmacists specialise in a particular area of interest such as cardiology, respiratory, education and training, there is an unending list of possibilities.
You'll combine a love of science with a desire to improve lives and be rewarded with a stimulating career across a range of settings and industries.
Click here for more information and a video on the role of a pharmacist and entry requirements to become a pharmacist.
Pharmacy Technician
This role is essential to the smooth running of pharmacies, making sure patients get the most out of their medicines.
You'll work under the supervision of a pharmacist. You'll speak with patients, offering them advice on how to best manage their medicines.
Your typical day could involve giving medicines to patients, either on prescription or over the counter and providing information on potential side-effects. You’ll work with patients to reach the best possible care for them, advising them on their health, how to take their medicines and their lifestyle choice. This could be face-to-face or over the phone.
As the role of the pharmacist is evolving, so is the role of the pharmacy technician, rapid changes are happening to provide pharmacy technicians with new skills, enhanced roles and career development opportunities.
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Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy assistants help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians manage stock, order, prepare and dispense medicines. You’ll work as part of a pharmacy team under the direction of a registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician. You’ll work with patients every day and help with their prescriptions. You’ll also answer their questions, either face-to-face or over the phone.
Click here for more information and a video on the role of a pharmacy assistant and entry requirements to become a pharmacy assistant.
