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Apprentice Retail Pharmacy Assistant- Welfare Pharmacy- Sheffield WELFARE HEALTHCARE (UK) LTD

To work as part of a pharmacy team under the supervision of the registered pharmacist, to ensure an accurate, timely, high quality dispensary / counter service is provided to our customers in a caring, friendly and professional manner.

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Closing date: 21 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm (1 hour break)

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000037068

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will complete: Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship + 2 GPhC Accredited Courses delivered by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) Medicines Counter Assistant and Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course. Your Apprenticeship Training Programme should be completed in around 15 months. Some of your duties • Ensure that customers receive excellent service. • Use the till system to serve customers and be able to complete sales transactions. • Deal with customer complaints and dispensing errors promptly and efficiently in accordance with company policy. • Develop and maintain good relationships with local surgeries, nursing homes, other healthcare professionals and local bodies. • Read, ensure understanding and comply with Standard Operating Procedure. • Dispense medication in a timely manner, as stated on prescriptions, maintaining accurate dispensing records and ensuring that the medication is accurately labelled to ensure medicines are correctly and safely supplied.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship + 2 GPhC Accredited Courses delivered by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) Medicines Counter Assistant and Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A pharmacy dispenser job offer if candidate is deemed competent towards the end of the training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Communication skills, Customer care skills, Friendly, Organisation skills, Team working, Willing to Learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Your local community pharmacy providing outstanding patient care for the local population.

Employer

WELFARE HEALTHCARE (UK) LTD

Address

Welfare Pharmacy

298 Glossop Road

S10 2HS

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Training

Training provider

QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Retailer

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 21 Oct 2022