L2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Aura Pharmacy

London, N7 0BL

Closes on Thursday 5 December

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen with Aura Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be working in the pharmacy close to their home, attending college and improving knowledge in medicines. The role will involve taking in and handing out prescriptions as well as receiving and ordering stock.

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 a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 10 December

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

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

21 Brecknock Road

London

N7 0BL

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
    • The successful candidate will be working in the community pharmacy close to their home and attending college one day a week
    • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Maths (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
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Patience

    About this company

    An opportunity has arisen with Aura Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be working in the pharmacy close to their home, attending college and improving knowledge in medicines.

    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

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282762.

    Apply now

    Closes on Thursday 5 December

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