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Pharmacy Work Experience Placement – Dispensing and Medicines Management

Bracknell Park Pharmacy Ltd

Location
📍 Bracknell, Berkshire
Pay
💷 Voluntary unpaid - expenses covered
Hours
⏱ 20-25 hours per week hrs/week
Duration
📅 4 weeks
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Sector
Health and Social Care

Employer information

Address
47 Church Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1DQ
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Requirements

Must be 16 or over, Studying or have studied science subjects at GCSE level or equivalent, Keen interest in pharmacy or healthcare, Enhanced DBS check required before starting, Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions carefully, Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional conduct

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During this work experience placement, you’ll be working alongside our experienced dispensing team in a busy community pharmacy. Your day-to-day activities will include observing how prescriptions are processed, learning about medicines management systems, shadowing staff as they dispense medications, understanding labelling and patient safety procedures, and assisting with stock rotation and pharmacy organization. You’ll get hands-on experience in a real healthcare environment, seeing how pharmacists and technicians work together to ensure patients receive the right medications safely.

You’ll develop valuable skills in attention to detail, understanding pharmaceutical knowledge, patient confidentiality and data protection, and how to work in a regulated healthcare setting. You’ll learn about different medicine types, dosages, and storage requirements, and gain insight into the regulatory frameworks that govern pharmacy practice. This experience will also help you develop professional communication skills and an understanding of how community pharmacies serve the local population as trusted healthcare providers.

This placement is ideal if you’re considering a career in pharmacy, healthcare, or medicine. Whether you’re studying science A-levels, a health-related diploma, or just curious about the pharmaceutical industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore a real healthcare profession. You’ll work in a supportive team environment where staff are committed to training the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

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