L2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Thomas Pharmacy is looking to recruit a Level 2 apprentice to join the team to provide high quality service to patients. You will be working closely with counter assistant, dispensers, pharmacist and responsible pharmacist.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Friday 31 January
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 2

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

Duties will include (but will not be limited to):

Taking in and handing out prescriptions
Receiving and ordering stock
Selling over the counter medicines
Advising patients about medications

Where you’ll work

THOMAS PHARMACY

19 RIPPLE ROAD

BARKING

ESSEX

IG11 7NP

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

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

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

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace
Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade Grade 3 and Above)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

After this apprenticeship

Potential employment within hospitals, community pharmacies, Air Force, and pharmaceutical industries
Go on to study level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Andy Gill

info@inspiremiddlesexcollege.org

073 9876 0786

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000267434.

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Closes on Thursday 30 January

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