Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Working in a community pharmacy working towards the following qualifications: Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, Medicine Counter Assistant, Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc], Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc], End-Point Assessment (EPA), In-house training.

Wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage is from £6.40 per hour and will increase depending on age and experience of applicant or after a period of probation set by this employer

Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

You will work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 8am and 6pm with 1-hour for lunch Saturdays 8am to 11am are on a rota system, exact working days TBC

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 27 February

Duration

1 year 3 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

Dispensing of medication to patients
Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips
Health & Safety responsibility
Observing COVID restrictions and guidelines
Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
Data entry relating to medication
Labelling and dispensing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Numerate
Working within a team environment
Liaising with doctors' surgery and health professionals

Where you’ll work

RAIKES ROAD

GREAT ECCLESTON

PRESTON

PR3 0ZA

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 is delivered over TEAMs based in your workplace.

20% off the job training is required each week - approx. 8-hours as part of your working week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4/C or above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Independent Pharmacy serving Great Eccleston and the surrounding area

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position for the right person upon completion of their apprenticeship with a potential to progress on to a higher qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Lesley Miller

lesley.miller@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298671.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 25 February)

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