Pharmacy Technician resume example

Pharmacy Technician CV example from Sheffield: GPhC registered checking technician, 4,500 items a week at 0.02% error rate and a care home dosage service.

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Megan Holloway

GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician | Accredited Checking Technician | Community Pharmacy

Sheffield6 years of experience

Summary

GPhC registered pharmacy technician with 6 years in community pharmacy, now an Accredited Checking Technician. Performs the final accuracy check on around 4,500 items a week, runs the monitored dosage system service and supervises dispensers. Keeps the dispensary safe and calm so pharmacists can spend their time on clinical services.

Experience

Accredited Checking Pharmacy TechnicianJan 2023 - Present

Don Valley Pharmacy Group

  • Final accuracy check on around 4,500 items a week, with a near-miss and error rate of 0.02% in the last annual audit.
  • Run the monitored dosage system service for 180 patients, including care home residents, with trays ready 48 hours before each cycle.
  • Freed around 10 pharmacist hours a week for Pharmacy First consultations and New Medicine Service reviews by taking on routine checking.
  • Supervise and train 4 dispensing assistants; 2 have since started technician training.
  • Lead controlled drug register checks and monthly stock audits, with zero discrepancies over the last 12 months.
Trainee Pharmacy Technician, then Pharmacy TechnicianSep 2020 - Dec 2022

Ecclesall Road Pharmacy

  • Dispensed 2,500 to 3,000 items a week for a busy high-street pharmacy.
  • Completed the Level 3 technician qualification and registered with the GPhC in 2022.
  • Moved repeat prescriptions onto electronic repeat dispensing for 300+ patients, reducing counter queries about late medicines.

Skills

  • Final Accuracy Checking
  • Dispensing
  • Monitored Dosage Systems
  • Controlled Drugs Management
  • Electronic Prescription Service
  • Stock Control and Ordering
  • Medicines Reconciliation
  • Staff Supervision and Training
  • Patient Counselling on Medicines Use
  • Standard Operating Procedures

Certifications

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification, 2023
  • Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Education

A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, Longley Park Sixth Form College, 2020

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What hiring managers check first

GPhC registration

UK employers must check that you are on the GPhC register. Put it at the top of your CV.

Checking accreditation

ACT status is in high demand because it frees pharmacist time. List it clearly with the year.

Volume and accuracy

Items per week and error rates show both pace and safety.

Services you support

Care home trays, Pharmacy First and NMS show you understand how a modern pharmacy works.

Keywords the applicant tracking system matches

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • GPhC
  • Accredited Checking Technician
  • Final Accuracy Check
  • Dispensing
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Monitored Dosage System
  • Controlled Drugs
  • Pharmacy First
  • NHS
  • Stock Control
  • Care Homes

Use the ones that are true of you, in the words the posting uses.

Mistakes to avoid

  1. Confusing roles

    Be clear whether you are a dispensing assistant, a trainee or a registered technician. Titles matter in pharmacy.

  2. No safety evidence

    Include error rates, audits or CD register results. Accuracy is the core of the job.

  3. Ignoring leadership

    Supervising or training staff is a strong point for senior technician roles.

Questions

How long should a pharmacy technician CV be in the UK?
One to two pages. Two is fine if you have several roles and qualifications.
How do I become a registered pharmacy technician?
You complete a GPhC-approved two-year Level 3 course with work-based training, then apply to join the GPhC register.
Should I apply for hospital roles with only community experience?
Yes. Highlight transferable skills such as accuracy checking, controlled drugs and stock control. Hospitals often offer induction on ward-based work.

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