Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant Our Pharmacy
A pharmacy based in Failsworth 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
£177.97
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
Mon-Fri 11.00-7.00pm
Total hours per week: 37.00
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
13 Jun 2022
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Date posted
31 Jan 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001814693
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Positions
1 available
Duties to include:
- Patient consultations (after training)
- Dispensing medicine (all training provided)
- 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 are necessary as there are many interactions during the normal working day with other staff members, patients, and healthcare professionals
- Good organisation skills
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) would be desirable but not essential as every candidate will be considered on Merit.
Future prospects
Full-time permanent role for the right person and potential for future training.
Things to consider
If arriving by public transport, please check travel time before applying. You will need a computer/laptop for the apprenticeship training currently as our assessors will be delivering remotely with the current situation.
About the employer
We are located in Failsworth. We provide pharmacy services under NHS contract to the whole of England.
We provide general pharmaceutical services for the population and we have expertise in providing bespoke solutions for care home residents and other vulnerable groups.
Employer
Our Pharmacy
Address
229 Oldham Road
Failsworth
MANCHESTER
M35 0AY
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)
- GPHC Approved qualification
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Own in-house training
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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