Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Summary

J. Docter Limited is an independent pharmacy chain located in the West Midlands. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Pharmacy Apprentice to work at our robotic dispensary in Oldbury.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours: 8:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday. Will need to be flexible with notice.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 15 February
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

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

Preparing MDS trays for the dispensing robot. This includes manually putting medications into each tray that is not suitable to go into the robot, such as, large or brittle tablets.
Dispense and check medication accurately that has been distributed in patients' pill trays by the robot for the pharmacist to complete the final check.
De-blistering medication.
Answer the telephone and respond to queries professionally.
Order medicines and stock management.
Ensure the correct storage of medication, including effective stock rotation.
Monitor and check expiry dates on the medication.
Comply with legal and company guidelines such as SOPs and GPhC regulations.
Respect confidentiality of information concerning customers in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Support all members of the pharmacy team.

Where you’ll work

6 Unity Place

Oldbury

B69 4DB

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Please consider travel times before applying

About this company

J. Docter Limited is an independent pharmacy chain located in the West Midlands. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full time Pharmacy Apprentice to work at our robotic dispensary in Oldbury. Our Monitored Dosage System (MDS) robot is an automated system for preparing and dispensing solid oral medications. Dispensing medications in blister packs provides our customers with a safe and independent way of taking their medications. The successful candidate will join our friendly and hardworking team and will be required to operate all aspects of the robot process for the preparation of MDS packs for our patients. Training will be provided.

https://www.jdocter.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.
A permanent position within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

April Morten

April.morten@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07483178087

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297063.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 14 February)

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