Apprentice Pharmacy Services Level 2 Wanted

Summary

We are looking to take on individuals who want to aspire to develop their careers in community pharmacy. BMET College will provide a day release to formally learn. You will join a skilled team to grow and develop new skills. We have a great programme and space to learn. If you are focused and have a passion to develop then get in touch.

Annual wage: £13,977.60 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday and alternate half day Saturday. Times to be confirmed.
42 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 December
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 3

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Learning and carrying out dispensing and preparing prescriptions
Manage prescription related queries
Work with the team to carry out a variety of tasks within the pharmacy

Where you’ll work

1 Lyng Lane

West Bromwich

B70 7RW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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.

Formal once a week training to be carried out at BMET College in Birmingham
You will be working towards the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Self development

Other requirements

An attention to detail and ability to learn and develop at a pace.

About this company

Leading Community Pharmacy based in West Bromwich. Training and developing apprentices for over 10 years.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of NVQ Level 2, you will then complete Level 3 to become a trained Pharmacy Technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Smethwick Pharmacy

Geno Samra

sandwellpharmacygroup@gmail.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000266169.

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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 12 December at 11:59pm)

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