Diploma of Higher Education in Advanced Pharmacy Technician Practice at University of East Anglia

Entry requirements

The normal minimum requirements are: · Pharmacy technicians who are currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and who work in a sector/setting where all requirements of the programme can be met. · A recommendation from the Senior/Line Manager or designated deputy to undertake the programme · The Senior/Line Manager is responsible for: • Ensuring that this extension to the learner’s role is covered by the vicarious liability of the employing organisation. • Ensuring that local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to all aspects of the role are in place and up to date. They must ensure that the learner is familiar with these procedures and standards, and that they work competently within them. • The candidate is given appropriate time and support to complete the Programme within the given timeframe. · Assigned an Educational Supervisor · The assigned Supervisor must fulfil the following criteria: • An experienced Pharmacist or a Pharmacy Technician who is accredited in the modules they will be supervising or has equivalent experience at the workplace to be acknowledged as occupationally competent. • Ensure that the requirements of the UEA/Employer agreement are met • Have experience of mentoring, training and facilitating staff. • Be able to meet regularly with the candidate to discuss progress and give feedback. · The assigned Educational Supervisor should: • Support the learner in facilitating opportunities as needed to meet the needs of the programme • Offer support, guidance and feedback to the Pharmacy Technician as needed • Meet with the learner at regular intervals regular and document the progress and level of performance different stages of the programme. • Have an understanding of the programme documentation · Completed an induction into the area where they will be working and familiar with the SOPs related to the area in which they will be working.