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Apprentice Retail Pharmacy Assistant - The Pharmacy - Tidworth PW AND JA HEDGE LIMITED

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.

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

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Closing date: 23 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,800.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm , Shifts yet to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069267

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Some of your duties will include:

  • Complete all 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 
  • Ensure that all areas within the pharmacy are clean, tidy, and well organised with special attention to risk management guidelines
  • Ensure all orders are checked off accurately, and stock stored with care
  • Ensure the date checking procedure is maintained and recorded

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?

To be a fully qualified Pharmacy Dispenser and Medicinal Counter Assistant

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Caring, Communication skills, Friendly

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Applicant must be able to take instruction and follow procedures as set out by the company/manager

About the employer

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.

Employer

PW AND JA HEDGE LIMITED

Address

PW and JA Hedge Ltd

Drummer Lane

SP9 7HF

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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.

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Closing date: 23 Aug 2022