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Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant - Alconbury Pharmacy - Alconbury MEDICINES 4 U LTD

To provide excellent patient care and customer service to all patients, customers and health care professionals using the Pharmacy for a variety of functions.

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

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Closing date: 19 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,003.84

    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

    Total hours per week: 32

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000076699

  • 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?

Permanent position for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Caring, Communication skills

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Medicines 4 U Pharmacy is a dispensing chemist that also sells a range of toiletries and cosmetics as well as hair care products, walking sticks and baby care products.

Employer

MEDICINES 4 U LTD

Address

Alconbury Pharmacy

Bell Lane

PE28 4DU

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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.

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Dec 2022