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L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice David Lewis Pharmacy

An opportunity has arisen with David Lewis Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be working in the pharmacy close to their home, attending college and improving knowledge in medicines.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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

    Shifts to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    26 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069704

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Taking in and handing out prescriptions
  • Receiving and ordering stock
  • Selling over the counter medicines
  • Dispensing
  • Advising patients about medications
  • Undertaking final checks on the prescriptions

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

  • Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard
    The successful candidate will be working in the community pharmacy close to their home and attending college one day a week.
    The candidate will also be registered with the general Pharmaceutical Council Level 3 Qualification. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Hospital, Community Pharmacy, Air Force, and Pharmaceutical Industries.

In hospital setting there are several grades for Pharmacy Technicians.

They can, for example, specialise in areas such as quality control, staff training, information technology, supplies procurement, clinical trials or medicines information services.

Other roles may includes managing a section of the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 and Above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4 and Above) Desired

About the employer

An opportunity has arisen with David Lewis Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be working in the pharmacy close to their home, attending college and improving knowledge in medicines.

Employer

David Lewis Pharmacy

Address

16 Porters Avenue

Dagenham

RM8 2AQ

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Training

Training provider

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Contact

Gosia

info@inspiremiddlesexcollege.org

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy technician (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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