L2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Kristal Pharmacy

London, SE15 3HB

Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 10 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 July 2024


Summary

Kristal Pharmacy is looking to recruit a Level 2 apprentice to join the team to provide high quality service to patients. You will be working closely with counter assistant, dispensers, pharmacist and responsible pharmacist.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 15 December

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include (but will not be limited to):

  • Taking in and handing out prescriptions
  • Receiving and ordering stock
  • Selling over the counter medicines
  • Advising patients about medications

Where you’ll work

127-129 Evelina Road

Nunhead

London

SE15 3HB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Your training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • receive and log prescriptions
  • assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
  • work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
  • order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
  • provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
  • work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
  • act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
  • recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
  • support the team in the development of others
  • maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
  • communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
  • handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
  • use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
  • demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
  • make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
  • use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
  • maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
  • promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
  • promote healthy lifestyles to customers
  • work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
  • apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
  • act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others

Your training plan

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English and Maths (grade Grade 3 and Above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential employment within hospitals, community pharmacies, Air Force, and pharmaceutical industries
  • Go on to study level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Andy Gill

info@inspiremiddlesexcollege.org

073 9876 0786

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000267432.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Tuesday 10 December at 11:59pm)

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