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pre-registration pharmacy technician Review

at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Pharmaceutical

Reading

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5
My role involves labelling and dispensing prescriptions for patients.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
I enjoy my program and the work that I do at work and at college.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I have learnt many new skills when it comes to both labelling and dispensing drugs and how you would handle certain situations.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
My program is structured very well with how I have a set plan of everywhere I should be each week and when I move onto different wards how we still have days for us to complete our study's

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
I receive full support whenever it is needing by my employer.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
We have set meetings for when we catch up about the work I am doing and I am also able to contact them at anytime that is needed.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5
I feel that my qualification helps me a lot to have a better understanding of how the drugs we prescribe work and what actually happens within the body after we take them.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5
There are different networking events that we can attend. That is all I am aware of at this point in time.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I think it is a great community to be a part of as everyone is so kind and welcoming.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?

To not put to much pressure on yourself when you are new to a job as everyone makes mistakes.
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