Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship Pharmacy Services Assistant Pinxton Pharmacy
Pinxton Pharmacy based in North Nottinghamshire are offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to start their career in the pharmaceutical health Science sector. We are now looking to recruit an additional apprentice.
Closing date: 30 May 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£155.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. Full range of shifts to be agreed with the employer from 8.30am to 6.30pm.
Total hours per week: 31.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
04 Jun 2022
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Date posted
29 Oct 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001784888
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Positions
1 available
You will be fully trained during the duration of your apprenticeship to be able to carry out the following main duties, which include:
- Assist in the sale of over the counter medicines
- Complete prescription receipt and collection
- Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
- Liaising with customers in all areas of sales, including specialised products providing a highly personalised approach
- Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
- Assisting future sales and maximise profits, by the analysing of seasonal trends and product selection
- Processing payments of various kinds, using the till, including handling of credit/debit cards, cheques and accounts
- Assisting in the reconciliation of the till at the end of each shift/or following day if requested to do so by the manager
- Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
- Maintaining awareness of market trends and advertising, updating sales display areas
- Dealing with sales as and when required, serve customers showing high standards of customer care at all times, providing a helpful and friendly service, in order to maximise sales
- To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
- To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
- To complete compulsory training as required
- To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role
*This apprenticeship is work based learning therefore you will be working at the employers address.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- A good communicator
- Able to work accurately
- Pay attention to detail
- Enjoy working as part of a team
Personal qualities
- A quick learner, proactive and show initiative
- Able to prioritise workload at a busy time, remaining calm
- Be dedicated and willing to work in line with strict procedural guidelines to ensure the assignments are handed in on time
- Be optimistic and understand the importance of confidentiality when handing the personal data of patients and customer
Desired qualifications
GCSE grade C/4/L2 pass or higher in English, maths & a Science subject. By having the above qualifications they will then give you the eligibility to enrol onto the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship in the future provided this is an option offered to you.
Future prospects
Potential of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship or progression onto a level 3 dispensing technician role, dependent upon the performance.
About the employer
Pinxton Pharmacy is a welcoming pharmacy based in Pinxton, offering traditional chemist services and providing an array of other pharmacy services to the local community.
Employer
Pinxton Pharmacy
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=10743
Address
78 Victoria Rd
Pinxton
NG16 6NE
Training
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Nottingham College
Contact
Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support.
Staff Functional Skills up to Level 2 in English & maths if not exempt.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0
Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment.
Please refer to above link for more information.
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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