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Apprentice Retail Pharmacy Assistant - Badham Pharmacy- Bishops Cleeve (Stoke Road) BADHAM PHARMACY LIMITED

To project a positive and friendly image to dispensary patients and other visitors and deal with queries in a professional, courteous and efficient way. Assist all patients and customers with their pharmacy and retail purchases. Assist in the preparation and sale of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines/appliances and assist with stock.

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Closing date: 02 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,675.00

  • Working week

    3 x days 10:00am – 18:30pm (with one hour unpaid for lunch) o 2 x days 9:00am – 17:30pm (with one hour unpaid for lunch) o Alternate Saturdays within a Cheltenham branch (usually 9am to 12pm)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000073754

  • 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?

Possible permanent position upon completion of apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Communication skills, Friendly, Polite

Qualifications

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

About the employer

JD Sports Fashion plc, more commonly known as JD Sports or JD, is a British sports-fashion retail company based in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Pentland Group owns 55% of the company.

Employer

BADHAM PHARMACY LIMITED

Address

Badham Pharmacy

4 Stoke Road

Bishops Cleeve

GL52 8RP

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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

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Closing date: 02 Dec 2022