Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice 2

ASHTREE PHARMACY

BIRMINGHAM, B30 2NW

Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 3 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 November 2024

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Summary

The apprentice will be working in a busy community pharmacy situated on a busy high street in Stirchley. We have a mature and experienced team who will be able to support the apprentice through the apprenticeship.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Staff discount of 15%.

Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Anticipated hours will be 12.00 - 6.00pm Monday, 12.00 - 6.00pm Tuesday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wednesday, off Thursday, 9.00am - 3.00pm Friday and 9.00am - 1.00 pm Saturday.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 2 January

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

The apprentice will be undertaking various tasks on a daily
basis including:

  • Serving customers
  • Handling prescriptions and prescription queries
  • Checking stock off and putting stock away
  • The apprentice will be cleaning and merchandising the shelves
  • In addition, the apprentice will have the opportunity to assemble and dispense prescriptions

Where you’ll work

1534 PERSHORE ROAD

STIRCHLEY

BIRMINGHAM

B30 2NW

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

BUTTERCUPS 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 Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

The job involves standing for majority of the day and be able to manage busy periods.

About this company

We are a small busy community pharmacy based on a busy high street offering a range of services to our patients. We endeavour to provide a fast, efficient and caring service to our patients.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential to progress onto the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician
    qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

Apprentice.Enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

01159374936

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287971.

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Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 3 December at 11:59pm)

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