Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Medisun Pharmacy
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: 31 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£144.30
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 (some weekends required on a rota basis)
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
08 Aug 2022
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Date posted
03 Mar 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001829503
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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
Shoreham Street Pharmacy is an independent, pharmacy situated in the centre of Sheffield, West Yorkshire. We are committed to providing excellent services and professional advice for you and your family beyond the usual opening hours.
Employer
Medisun Pharmacy
Address
255
Shoreham Street
Sheffield
S1 4SS
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)
- Work-based learning
- GPHC Approved Dispensing Qualification
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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