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Apprentice Retail Pharmacy Assistant- Fazeley Pharmacy- Tamworth SHIRAZ & SONS LTD

We are offering an apprenticeship within our pharmacy. Training will be based in Tamworth. To work as part of the pharmacy team and support the Supervising Pharmacist with day to day tasks such as dispensing, working on the counter supporting customers and taking payments.

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

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Closing date: 29 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44

    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

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000050687

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Some of your duties will include:

  • NHS and other pharmacy service paperwork.
  • Undertake the training required by the company to fulfil your role effectively and ensure a high degree of professionalism.
  • Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs, and their uses.
  • Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with the General Data, protection Regulation.
  • Ensure that customers receive excellent service.
  • Handing out medications to customers.
  • Ensure that the pharmacy always projects a professional image.

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?

Permanent positions likely to be available once qualified. Develop structure through the pharmacy workforce and company wide opportunities.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Friendly, Initiative

Qualifications

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

About the employer

A family owned community pharmacy based in the Midlands.

Employer

SHIRAZ & SONS LTD

Address

11 Coleshill

B78 2RB

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Training

Training provider

QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Retailer

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply

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

Apply now

Closing date: 29 Oct 2022