Apprentice Trainee Dispensary Assistant

DEAN & SMEDLEY LTD

Staffordshire, DE14 2PP

Closes in 10 days (Monday 20 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 December 2024

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Summary

We are seeking a candidate with a friendly, caring personality to join our team as an apprentice trainee dispensary assistant. We are passionate advocates for pharmacy and for the training of our staff. You will be supported by the pharmacy team throughout your apprenticeship to ensure successful completion of your course.

Annual wage
£8,652.80 a year

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You will be able to participate in our staff objectives scheme and will be eligible for pay reviews every April.

Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday and Tuesday 9.00am - 1.00pm; 2.00pm - 6.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm; 1.30pm - 5.30pm. One in four Saturdays 9.00am - 12.30pm; 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

26 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

Duration

1 year 2 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

  • You will work under the supervision of the pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
  • You will also serve on the pharmacy counter to provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients.
  • Assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.

Where you’ll work

67 Horninglow Road

Burton-on- Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2PP

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Confidence
  • Sincerity
  • Enthusiasm
  • Able to use own initiative

Other requirements

To be suitable for this job you need to be able to stand on your feet for most of your working day as well as able to lift stock boxes.

About this company

We want to be the pharmacy of choice for the communities we serve by providing high quality pharmacy, healthcare and related services in a way that builds strong relationships with our customers, staff, and the local community. Our 10 pharmacies have consultation rooms, used for services to benefit our patients. The Company has a caring image which is fostered by regular formal and informal contact between Head Office staff and shops, and by the Manager with their staff at the Pharmacy.

http://www.deanandsmedley.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified and with sufficient experience you may be eligible to be considered for career progression within the pharmacy to roles such as an accuracy checker or a pharmacy technician.

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 VAC1000293212.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 20 January at 11:59pm)

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