Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
Sidley Pharmacy
BEXHILL ON SEA, TN39 5HE
Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 November)
Posted on 21 October 2024
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Summary
We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualification such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.
- Annual wage
- £14,144 a year
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Tuesday to Friday - 9am to 5:30pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm
32 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 19 November
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
- Dispensing of medication to patients
- Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
- Check and monitor prescription slips
- Health & Safety Responsibility
- Rotation of stock
- Use of pharmacy software
- Data Entry relating to medication
- Labelling and Dispensing
- Accuracy and Attention to detail
- Working within a team environment
Where you’ll work
44 TURKEY ROAD
BEXHILL ON SEA
TN39 5HE
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
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] - Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- In-house training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
At Sidley Pharmacy, our pharmacist-led clinic is committed to providing individualised, all-encompassing healthcare services focused on both illness treatment and prevention. Our expert pharmacists are proficient in a wide range of clinical procedures, from health evaluations and screenings to immunisations and drug management. By working hand-in-hand with patients and other healthcare professionals, Sidley Pharmacy aims to develop tailored treatment programmes that significantly enhance health outcomes and quality of life. Experience high-quality care conveniently at our one-stop shop, eliminating the need for multiple appointments. Sidley Pharmacy is your accessible solution for all healthcare needs.
After this apprenticeship
A permanent position within the organisation with the opportunity to progress a pharmacy career by moving on the the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician course.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Lucy Booth
lucy.booth@woodspeentraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283003.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 18 November)
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