Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Summary

This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers, dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

Wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 for 16-18 year old £8.55 for 19+ or older then NMW after 12 months

Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday- Friday 09:00 to 6:00pm Closed Saturday and Sunday Shifts between these hours to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 19 March

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Support with patient consultations.
Dispensing medicine under supervision.
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

88 Dean Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4AR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

Pharmacy services assistant Level 2 (GCSE).
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc].
Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc].
Training and training location to be confirmed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Established in 1905 by John (‘JM’) Darling, Darling’s has been serving the people of South Tyneside as an independent pharmacy for more than 100 years. Passed from generation to generation, Darling’s truly has family at its heart. After John there was William until his death in 1956; Bill until his death in 2017; and Ann who died in 2019. Today Ian, Camilla and Jacky continue the tradition, with Gordon Johnson, the Darling’s Superintendent Pharmacist who leads teams across our three pharmacies. We look forward to welcoming you to Darling’s.

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

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Jackie Bijkerk

Jackie.Bijkerk@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07751922614

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306604.

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Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 18 March)

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