Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Bishopthorpe Road Pharmacy)
Citywide Health
York, YO23 1JJ
Closes in 20 days (Sunday 12 January at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 December 2024
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Summary
Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team and learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. Our 18-month apprenticeship will gain a specialised certificate which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy. Duties include dispensing medication and supporting with housekeeping duties such as stock rotation.
- Annual wage
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£15,600 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£7.50ph, working up to 40 hours per week
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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We have 8 pharmacies situated around York and operating differing hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but are dependent of the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 13 January
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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4
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
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone
- Liaising with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Completing your coursework in a timely manner
- Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018
Where you’ll work
Citywide Health - Bishopthorpe Road Pharmacy
18 Bishopthorpe Road
York
YO23 1JJ
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
BRADFORD 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
- All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off site college days to complete this apprenticeship
- An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
- Functional skills if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
The ideal candidate must be: Friendly, caring and passionate about patient welfare. Willing to learn and take on new challenges. Can work accurately under pressure and in a fast paced environment. Ambitious with a good work ethic. Be a strong team player whilst also able to work independently. Take on feedback and listen to directions.
About this company
We first opened our doors to patients in Haxby and Wigginton in November 2010, with the founding branch of Citywide Health, Haxby Pharmacy. Over the next 13 years we have steadily grown into the largest group of independent pharmacies in the city of York, allowing us to help many more patients manage their health and get the most out of their medication. We now have 7 pharmacies across the city and have apprenticeship opportunities at all sites.
After this apprenticeship
- Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practicing pharmacist.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRADFORD COLLEGE
cv@haxbygrouppharmacy.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291348.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Sunday 12 January at 11:59pm)
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