Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Gilbert & Armstrong
A pharmacy based in Sheffield 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
£168.35
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. May include some weekend work and late hours due to nature of the business. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 35.00
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Expected duration
14 months
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Possible start date
13 Jun 2022
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Date posted
19 Jan 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001811237
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Positions
1 available
Duties to include:
- Patient consultations
- 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
GCSE or equivalent at grade C/4 or above would be desirable but not essential as every candidate will be considered on Merit.
Future prospects
- Full time permanent role for the right person
- Further potential for other training
Things to consider
If arriving by public transport please check travel time before applying.
About the employer
Gilbert and Armstrong are a pharmacy based in Sheffield.
Employer
Gilbert & Armstrong
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/pharmacies/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=6680
Address
36
Queen Street
Sheffield
S20 5BQ
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 Assistant standard
- Functional Skills L1 (if required)
- Own in house training
- GPHC approved qualification
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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