Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Summary

An Apprentice Pharmacy Level 2 Assistant is required. This role maintains a high level of competence as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. Duties include: the use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software, checking off and unpacking orders and stock management.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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£8.00 per hour for 16-18 year olds and £9.00 per hour for apprentices over 19 years for the first 12 months and then increases to NMW

Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6.00pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 11 May 2025

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

Providing excellent customer service face to face
Dispensing medicine
General admin
Dealing with online 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

Seaside Pharmacy
43 Church Street
Seaham
Tyne and Wear
SR7 7HF

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 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
In-house training, details to be confirmed

In addition we will also enrol you onto the Dispensing Assistant Course.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
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
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Travelling to work

About this company

Teesside LLP trades as Riverside Pharmacy and Seaside Pharmacy. The 2 pharmacies operate slightly different, one being a delivery only pharmacy based in Middlesbrough, TS2 1RP, the other based in Seaham, Seaside Pharmacy. They both offer free Repeat Prescription Service (Prescription Collection & Delivery) to local customers. They offer this service for patients registered with Surgeries in Middlesbrough and Seaham areas. They also provide a full range of essential services to persons anywhere in England for the online delivery service option.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time permanent role for the right person
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

Jackie Bijkerk

Jackie.Bijkerk@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07751922614

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313423.

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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 10 May 2025)

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