Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

CELTICPHARM LTD

Sutton, SM1 1PQ

Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 24 December)

Posted on 26 November 2024

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Summary

A pharmacy is hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as a Level 2 Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there may be the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 an hour

Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Working shifts to be confirmed.

40 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

Duties to include:

  • Support with patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine
  • General admin
  • Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries
  • Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
  • Checking off and unpacking orders
  • Stock management
  • Date checking of stock
  • Processing NHS prescriptions

Where you’ll work

296 High Street

Sutton

SM1 1PQ

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

Training to be provided:

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • In-house training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English and Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

If travelling through public transport please make sure it is a manageable distance,

About this company

A pharmacy based in Sutton, are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice pharmacy assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher-level qualifications.

https://gaigerpharmacy.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible full-time permanent role for the right person or further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Karl Ungi

karl.ungi@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289144.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 24 December)

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