Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
Sidley Pharmacy
BEXHILL ON SEA (TN39 5HE)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 6 April)
Posted on 10 March 2025
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Summary
We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher-level qualification such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.
- Wage
- £14,144 a year
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Tues-Fri 9.00am-5.30pm
Sat 9.00am-1.00pm
32 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 April
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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 supoervision.
- Over counter sales of non-prescription medication.
- Check and monitor prescription slip.
- Health & Safety responsibility.
- Rotation of stock.
- Use of pharmacy software.
- Data Entry relating to medication.
- Labelling and dispensing.
- Working within a team environment.
- Taking in deliveries.
- Completion of apprenticeship work on time.
Where you’ll work
44 TURKEY ROAD
BEXHILL ON SEA
TN39 5HE
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:
- Level 2 Functional Skills (if required).
- Own in-house training.
- GPHC approved qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English/Maths (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
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Potential for progression in the company.
About this company
At Sidley Pharmacy, our pharmacist-led clinic is committed to providing individualised, all-encompassing healthcare services focused on both illness treatment and prevention. Our expert pharmacists are proficient in a wide range of clinical procedures, from health evaluations and screenings to immunisations and drug management. By working hand-in-hand with patients and other healthcare professionals, Sidley Pharmacy aims to develop tailored treatment programmes that significantly enhance health outcomes and quality of life. Experience high-quality care conveniently at our one-stop shop, eliminating the need for multiple appointments. Sidley Pharmacy is your accessible solution for all healthcare needs.
After this apprenticeship
- Full-time permanent role for the right person.
- Further potential for other training such as Level 3 Pharmacy Assistant.
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 VAC1000308643.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 6 April)
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