2 x Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services Newhall Pharmacy Ltd
Newhall Pharmacy, based in Newhall, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, is offering an enthusiastic and friendly candidate an opportunity to start their career in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. Please apply ASAP as we are ready to interview as soon as we receive some suitable applications.
Closing date: 30 May 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£144.30
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Working week
Monday - Saturday, exact working pattern to be confirmed by employer
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
01 Jun 2022
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Date posted
10 Nov 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001788665
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Positions
2 available
Working shifts will be around the pharmacy opening hours.
Hours: Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 9am - 1pm, Sunday Closed
The post holder will work with customers on the counter and also assist the pharmacist in the dispensing of medication in their small but busy pharmacy.
Main duties that you will be trained to do 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 maximum 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 employer's address and will not need to attend college.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
- Pay attention to detail
Personal qualities
- Friendly
- Helpful
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Work accurately
- Understand the importance of confidentiality
Desired qualifications
The employer has requested only to have applications sent where the candidates have maths & English GCSEs, minimum grade 4 or C (or equivalent or Functional Skills Level 2). If you are looking to progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician at some point in the future you will also need a Level 2 pass or GCSE grade 4/C minimum in any science subject
Future prospects
Potential of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship.
About the employer
Employer
Newhall Pharmacy Ltd
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/PctServices/DefaultView.aspx?id=153346
Address
High Street
Newhall
Swadlincote
DE11 0HU
Training
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Nottingham College
Contact
Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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