Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy apprentice to join our small innovative team of qualified professionals. We are seeking someone who is motivated, reliable and able to work using their own initiative, while also being able to work as part of a team. We pride ourselves on delivering high levels of customer service and friendliness.

Wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours: Mon - Fri, 11.00am-6.00pm (some weekend work and evening maybe required) you need to be flexible, will be discussed at interview.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 March
Duration: 1 year
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

Dispensing of medication to patients under supervision.
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.
Completion of apprenticeship work in a timely fashion.

Where you’ll work

Camps Road
Haverhill
CB9 8HF

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

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
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.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English/Maths (grade 4/c)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Haverhill Pharmacy is a pharmacy in Haverhill. Haverhill Pharmacy opening times, Haverhill Pharmacy phone number and website. The Haverhill Pharmacy address is Christmas Maltings Surg, Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time permanent role for the right person or further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Sham Singh

sham.singh@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07483413718

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306943.

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