Apprentice pharmacy assistant

East Riding Pharmacy

HULL, HU12 8EX

Closes in 22 days (Sunday 27 October)

Posted on 27 September 2024

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team of qualified professionals as a Pharmacy Apprentice. Our pharmacy is a fast paced environment so we are looking for a hardworking individual that is keen to learn. Reliability and a friendly disposition are important as we pride ourselves on delivering high levels of customer service.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed, Monday - Sunday

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

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

16-20 ST. AUGUSTINES GATE

HEDON

HULL

HU12 8EX

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

    Desirable 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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Reliable
    • Hardworking
    • Friendly

    About this company

    East Riding Pharmacy has been established since 2007 and has been at the heart of the community ever since. We provide fast efficient dispensing of all prescriptions, fast FREE delivery to Hull, Hedon and surrounding areas in the East Riding. Our team of dedicated professionals are on hand to deal with any queries and help advise the community on a wide range of medical conditions and ailments. We focus on providing excellent customer service to our local community.

    After this apprenticeship

    • A permanent position within the organisation with the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Pharmacy technician course

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

    Lucy Booth

    lucy.booth@woodspeentraining.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279403.

    Apply now

    Closes in 22 days (Sunday 27 October)

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