Apprentice Pharmaceutical Dispensing Assistant KAMAL LIMITED
Working as an assistant in a Pharmacy serving customers in the local community. Advising on over the counter medication and assisting in dispensary. Providing healthy living advice and signposting. Working within NHS England contractual framework and GPhC Premises and inspection standards.
Closing date: 31 Jul 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,312.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday – Friday (9am-6pm) (incl one day at college)
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2024
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Date posted
26 Jun 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000260713
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Reading prescriptions, labelling and dispensing prescribed medicines
- Calculating quantities and doses of medicines
- Providing information and advice to patients on how to use their medication
- Advising members of the public about over-the-counter (non-prescribed) medicines and management of minor ailments
- Selling over-the-counter medicines and other items stocked by the chemist
- Promoting other services offered by the pharmacy
- Stock procurement and control
- Checking stock and putting stock away
- Date checking stock
- Daily cleaning rotas and infection control management
- Maintaining individual records of patient’s prescriptions, usually using the pharmacy computer system
- Filing paperwork
- Providing healthy advice and promoting public health
- Recruiting patients for NHS and Private services
The training you will be getting
- Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
- On day release at Barking and Dagenham College
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Continued employment
- Supervisor or Manager
- Sales or marketing
- Work in hospital or pharmaceutical company
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
KAMAL LIMITED
Address
778 Green Lane
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 1YT
Training
Training provider
BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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