They also offer health advice to patients on issues such as giving up smoking and sexual health. Pharmacy staff work in pharmacies where medicines are stored, prepared and dispensed, and work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals or community pharmacies, playing a vital role in patient care and recovery. A career in pharmacy (healthcareers.nhs.uk) Watch the following videos of people talking about their role and career within pharmacy Complete an interactive online programme to gain an insight into life in a pharmacy and the variety of roles available
Below are Pharmacy examples of career progression pathways:
• Pharmacy assistant/MCA
• Pharmacy technician
• Pharmacist
It is possible to enter at any level with the appropriate employment,qualifications, skills and/or experience.
The above illustrations are generic and not exhaustive, details on other careers can be found in the Health Careers Website and Healthcare Apprenticeship Website links listed below.
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