Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
IClick Pharmacy
STOKE ON TRENT, ST1 4PZ
Closes in 18 days (Sunday 17 November)
Posted on 28 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our dispensing team 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.
- Annual wage
- £12,506 a year
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 18 November
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
The pharmacy assistant will work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and will carry out day to day activities connected with the preparation and supply of medicines and will provide advice to patients on the use of medicines as well as on general health and lifestyle matters.
- To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients;
- To dispense controlled drugs in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure legal compliance
- To ensure at the point of sale, the safe and correct supply of dispensed items to patients
- To identify problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance
- To create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality
- To assist with stock control and inventory procedures to maximise availability and minimise waste
- To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines
- To assist with the preparation of monitored dosage and cassette box systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes
- To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pharmacy issues for the purposes of continuing professional development
- To support pharmacy colleagues and mentor others through the timely completion of training courses
- To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives
Where you’ll work
UNIT 89
SHELTON ENTERPRISE CENTRE
BEDFORD STREET
STOKE ON TRENT
ST1 4PZ
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
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
- Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- 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/Maths (grade 4/c)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
Pioneering innovation with state-of-the-art technology, Iclick Pharmacy stands as Staffordshire's premier and most reliable pharmacy. Guided by a proficient team of experts, we offer a seamless solution to the conventional prescription collection. Whether it's a fresh prescription from your GP or a refill for yourself or a cherished family member, we bring your medication directly to your doorstep without any added fees. Say farewell to the hassle of collecting your prescriptions.
https://www.iclickpharmacy.co.uk/#_s6yzk7spc (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Full-time permanent role for the right person or further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Sham Singh
sham.singh@woodspeentraining.co.uk
07483413718
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284112.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Sunday 17 November)
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