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Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice Mansons Chemist Ltd

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

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Closing date: 04 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £180.38

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college. Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    12 months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Jan 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001678212

  • Positions

    1 available

The successful candidate will be working in the community pharmacy close to their home and attending college one day a week. College will be attended for one year only.

 The Pharmacy Apprentice will be performing the following duties:

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good customer service skills

Personal qualities

  • General interest in medicine
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Friendly and presentable
  • Ability to work as part of a team and in a busy environment

Desired qualifications

3 GCSE's Grade D/3 or above (English Language, maths and preferably Science) or equivalent.

Future prospects

Go on to study Level 3. Pharmacy Technicians can work in several sectors: Hospital, Community Pharmacy, Air Force and Pharmaceutical Industries. In hospital settings, there are several grades for qualified Pharmacy Technicians. They can, for example, specialise in areas such as quality control, staff training, information technology, supplies procurement, clinical trials or medicines information services.

About the employer

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

Employer

Mansons Chemist Ltd

Address

108

High Road

London

N15 6JR

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Training

Training provider

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Contact

Andy Gill info@inspiremiddlesexcollege.org

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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