Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant Akram Chemists
A pharmacy based in Barnsley are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their 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 qualifications.
Closing date: 05 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, shifts will be decided.
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
13 Jun 2022
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Date posted
07 Jan 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001806990
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Positions
1 available
Duties to include:
- Patient consultations (after training)
- Dispensing medicine
- 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
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills
- Good customer service skills and organisation skills are necessary as there are many interactions during the normal working day with other staff members, patients, and healthcare professionals
Personal qualities
- Punctual
- Friendly
- Keen to progress
- Must be willing to work as part of a team
- Work hard to achieve the qualification they are working towards
- Willingness to learn
Desired qualifications
GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) are essential for this role.
Future prospects
- Full-time permanent role for the right person
- Further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship
Things to consider
- If arriving by public transport, please check travel time before applying
- If a suitable candidate is recruited before the closing date than this vacancy will be closed early
About the employer
Z A Akram pharmacy is an independent pharmacy that is based in Barnsley who serve the local community in supporting with medicinal products and prescriptions.
Employer
Akram Chemists
Address
22
High Street
Barnsley
S73 0AA
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Woodspeen Training
Contact
Philip Taylor 01484 429359 philip.taylor@woodspeentraining.co.uk
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Own in-house training
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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