Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice - Beechdale Road Pharmacy

NH PHARM LTD

Nottingham, NG8 3LF

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Summary

Beechdale Road Pharmacy in Aspley are offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to start their career in the pharmaceutical sector. You will assist in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and liaise with customers in all areas of sales, including specialised products providing a highly personalised approach.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Shifts allocated by the employer around the pharmacy opening hours. Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 6 pm (closes 5.30pm on a Thursday). Saturday opening will be 9am - 1pm.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 7 November

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential. 

Main duties include:

  • Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
  • Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
  • Making up blister packs
  • Dispensing once trained 
  • Labelling of prescriptions 
  • Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face
  • Duping and disposing of medicines 
  • Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas.
  • Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
  • Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
  • To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
  • To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
  • To complete compulsory training as required
  • To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

Where you’ll work

441 Beechdale Road

Nottingham

NG8 3LF

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

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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

    This apprenticeship is work-based learning therefore you will be working at the employers address - there is no attendance at college.

    You will be allowed 6 hours off the job training per week once enrolled to work on your apprenticeship tasks set.

    Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:

    https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0

    Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End-Point Assessment (EPA).

    Please refer to above link for more information.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English & maths (grade 4 or C or Level 2 pass)

    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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    At Beechdale Pharmacy we care about the community we serve. We pride ourselves on well-trained and qualified pharmacists who are eager to give advice, treat and also dispense prescriptions.

    https://beechdalepharmacy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Potential of ongoing employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship - if there is a position available at that time.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282763.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

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