Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice - Mansfield Delivery Chemist – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Mansfield Delivery Chemist is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to start their career in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 26 November
Duration: 1 year 3 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 post holder will be a people person and demonstrate a welcoming and friendly approach when assisting customers on the counter; you will also assist the pharmacist in the dispensing of medication in the pharmacy.

Main duties include:

Assist in the sale of over the counter medicines
Complete prescription receipt and collection
Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
Liaising with customers in all areas of sales, including specialized products providing a highly personalised approach.
Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
Assisting future sales and maximum profits, by the analysing of seasonal trends and product selection.
Processing payments of various kinds, using the till, including handling of credit/debit cards, cheques and accounts.
Assisting in the reconciliation of the till at the end of each shift/or following day if requested to do so by the manager.
Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met.
Maintaining awareness of market trends and advertising, updating sales display areas.
Dealing with sales as and when required, serve customers showing high standards of customer care at all times, providing a helpful and friendly service, in order to maximise sales.
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

6 Wood Street

Mansfield

NG18 1QA

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

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification
(https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0)
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9 - 3 or equivalent)
Maths (grade 9 - 3 or Equivalent)

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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Patience
Ability to follow instructions
Time Management

Other requirements

Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early

About this company

Mansfield Delivery Chemist is a very busy and friendly pharmacy based in Mansfield. The post holder will be a people person and demonstrate a welcoming and friendly approach when assisting customers on the counter; you will also assist the pharmacist in the dispensing of medication in the pharmacy.

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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