Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

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: £11,315.20 a year
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Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours: Mon-Fri, Saturday on a rota. Shifts to be decided after interview.
34 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 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

Dispensing medicine (with ongoing training)
General admin
Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries
Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
Checking off and unpacking orders
Stock management
Date checking of stock
Processing NHS prescriptions

Where you’ll work

37 Petersfield Drive

Manchester

M23 9PS

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

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 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/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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Honest
friendly

Other requirements

Have you got pharmacy work experience and knowledge?

About this company

We stock a wide range of well known branded medical products. You can talk in confidence with our pharmacist about common ailments and their treatment without the need for an appointment. Our pharmacist can also recommend medicines to treat minor conditions. We dispense both NHS and Private prescriptions and keep personalized medication records, which can be referred to and used to help advise you on any aspect of your treatment. Rest assured these are kept in strictest confidence and comply fully with data protection legislation. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive, exceptionally high standard pharmaceutical service to the residents of Telford, to ensure that patients receive the most from their medication by providing them with advice and support throughout their course of treatment. Our pharmacy and dispensing assistants are well trained through attending accredited courses and can advise you about treating common ailments. The staff may however refer you to the pharmacist before recommending any medicines.

https://baguleypharmacy.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time permanent role for the right person
Opportunity to register with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician once qualified

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 VAC1000290999.

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Closes in 7 days (Sunday 29 December)

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