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Level 2 Pharmacy Apprenticeship Prince of Wales Pharmacy

This role will involve working as part of a small team within a local community pharmacy. The nature of the business provides many opportunities to learn and develop new skills and to become a key member of our pharmacy team. The apprenticeship will provide both practical as well as theoretical learning to form the best possible outcome.

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Closing date: 18 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £6,240.00

    Bonuses are achievable dependent upon individual and business performance annually.

  • Working week

    Opening hours are: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 6pm and 9am to 1pm Saturday. Shifts to be arranged in pharmacy.

    Total hours per week: 24

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068560

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This vacancy will involve:

  • Dealing with over-the-counter sales, queries and consultations
  • Answering the phone to patients and dealing with their queries
  • Liaising with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors and dentists
  • Medicine dispensing, including labelling, picking and assembling patient medication
  • Learning and managing daily dose systems for patients who require support.

The apprentice will always be with an experienced pharmacist who will support them through the apprenticeship.

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

  • Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship
  • Functional Skills maths and English Level 1 and/or Level 2, as appropriate
  • Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There will be potential opportunities to continue as a valued member of our pharmacy team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Ability to work under pressure, Time management skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

You will be standing for majority of the working day.

About the employer

We are a local community pharmacy based within the community of Warstock. The pharmacy is run by the owner, where we work very closely as part of a team to provide exceptional service to the community. We strive to provide and do the best for not only all of our customers but our staff too.

Employer

Prince of Wales Pharmacy

Address

161 PRINCE OF WALES LANE

BIRMINGHAM

B14 4LR

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Training

Training provider

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

0115 937 4936

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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