Real Apprenticeship Stories

“During my higher-level pharmacy technician apprenticeship, I gained a range of technical and clinical skills, including accurately dispensing medications, performing pharmaceutical calculations, and preparing compounded medications. I developed strong knowledge of medication management, patient counselling, and pharmacovigilance, working alongside healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care. Additionally, I honed my problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills while utilizing pharmacy management software and contributing to team collaboration and supervision where applicable. These skills have enabled me to provide safe, efficient, and patient-focused care in a busy pharmacy setting.”

– Shazaib Qureshi

“This qualification was the perfect opportunity to access a wide range of professionals in and out of our organisation and build a support network in senior management. The apprenticeship helped me build on a wide range of business skills, from finance to marketing and strategic management, which is really important in healthcare and nursing nowadays. I am a true believer in building skills not only for the present but also for the future, and apprenticeships help enable this. ”

– Joao Barros

“Completing this Apprenticeship has now allowed me to develop further. I have has a confidence boost as I am more certain of my role and where I fit in the organisation. I understand more on a wider level and the impact of any decisions made. I can therefore confidently explain reasoning to my team. I feel I can manage more effectively knowing why it is important to follow certain processes in the workplace. I also have a deeper understanding of how the NHS works on all levels.

By completing a Level 3 I am looking to progress to the next level which I hope will open more doors for me in the near future.”

-Sushma Loi

“The most inspiring part of my apprenticeship was the way I have developed as a human. I used to think I was no good, not fit for this job, not ever going to be enough. Throughout the apprenticeship, I was constantly motivating myself and showing myself I am so much more than I ever thought I could be. I’m able to support myself, and my patients. I know my patients are in good hands, and I understand the different factors of their safety. My change has bought me out of my shell, brought me more confidence, understanding and kindness within my everyday life, as well as at work. It has inspired me to do the best I could possibly do- with many different inspiration climbs accessible through my career.”

– Ami McTaggart

“In the past, I always thought apprenticeships were a learning platform for young people only, to develop and progress within their careers. How happy I was to find out there is no age limit and as a mature learner I could tap into the opportunity to learn new skills, develop existing ones and obtain a professional qualification.”

“I think the apprenticeship has benefitted me in all aspects and I have become a stronger individual for it. For instance, my skills in understanding anatomy and pathologies for plain and cross-sectional imaging has improved vastly. I have also strengthened and created new bonds by working as part of various multi-disciplinary teams.”