Apprentice Retail Pharmacy Assistant- Manor Pharmacy- Wirral WINDWARD HEALTH LIMITED
To work on the pharmacy counter serving customers and in the dispensary area assisting with prescription medication preparation.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 09 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,840.00
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Working week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 6pm (1 hour unpaid lunchbreak) 2 in 4 Saturdays 9am-4pm (30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak)
Total hours per week: 35.25
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Expected duration
15 Weeks
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Possible start date
23 May 2023
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Date posted
25 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000069484
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working as part of a small team, the successful applicant will work in the shop area of the Pharmacy where they will routinely serve customers with both over the counter remedies and shop items. They will also take prescriptions in and give out prescription medication. Cash and card handling, end of day cashing up, Stock control and cleaning are also part of the role. Following training, the assistant will also be able to give advice regarding minor ailments and over the counter medication to customers whilst being able to refer to the Pharmacist appropriately. When working in the dispensary area, the successful applicant will assist with preparation of prescription medications, stock control and ordering. Dealing with telephone queries and use of computer systems is also part of the role in both areas. You will complete the Retail Level 2 apprenticeship as well as two National Pharmacy association courses (Counter assistant & Medical Dispensing)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?
Once qualified as a Level 2 Dispensing Assistant there are opportunities within pharmacy, following consolidation of the Level 2 role, to undertake Level 3 training leading to a Registered Pharmacy Technician qualification.Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
WINDWARD HEALTH LIMITED
Address
Manor Pharmacy
13 Station Approach
Meols
CH47 8XA
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 nowClosing date: 09 May 2023