Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Morrill Pharmacy

HULL, HU9 3DA

Closes in 4 days (Friday 20 September)

Posted on 21 August 2024


Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team of qualified professionals in our pharmacy as a Pharmacy Apprentice. Our pharmacy is a fast paced environment so we are looking for a hardworking individual that is keen to learn.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed - 40 hours (Between Monday - Saturday)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

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

  • Dispensing of medication to patients
  • Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
  • Check and monitor prescription slips
  • Health & Safety Responsibility
  • Observing COVID Restrictions and Guidelines
  • Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
  • Data entry relating to medication
  • Labelling and dispensing
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
    Numerate
    Working within a team environment
    Liaison with Doctors surgery and health professionals

Where you’ll work

312 HOLDERNESS ROAD

HULL

HU9 3DA

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

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

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 Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
    • Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
    • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
    • In-house training

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    Morrill Pharmacy is a community pharmacy based in Hull, they offer the following services: Minor Ailment Service (NHS) New Medicine Service (NHS) Minor Ailment Service (NHS) New Medicine Service (NHS) COVID-19 lateral flow tests (eligible NHS patients) NHS Blood Pressure Check Service Pregnancy testing (paid-for) Type 2 diabetes screening (NHS) Prescription delivery service SMS repeat prescription reminders Inhaler recycling Multi-lingual staff Private consultation room

    After this apprenticeship

    For the right person following successful completion of the apprenticeship, could lead to full time employment and / or progression to further qualifications. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

    Abbey Laura Roche

    abbey.roche@woodspeentraining.co.uk

    07599109538

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272411.

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    Closes in 4 days (Friday 20 September)

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