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Apprentice Retail Pharmacy Assistant - Day Lewis Pharmacy - Portswood DAY LEWIS PLC

To work as part of a pharmacy team under the supervision of the registered Pharmacist and to ensure an accurate, timely, high quality dispensary / counter service is provided to our customers in a caring, friendly, and professional manner. You will be working towards completing a level 2 in retail plus additional qualifications for dispensing.

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Closing date: 15 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    £240 Weekly wage

  • Working week

    9am – 6pm Monday to Friday. 40 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000080083

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Medicines Counter Assistant and Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course.

  • NPA Courses will commence around 8 weeks after you have been enrolled on the Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship.
  • NPA Courses must be completed within the first 12 months of employment at the Pharmacy.
  • Your Apprenticeship Training Programme + NPA Courses should be completed in around 15 months. Functional Skills may form part of your programme.

As an Apprentice at Day Lewis you will:

  • Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs, and their uses 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.

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

Retailer level 2 qualification 2 National Pharmacy association qualifications (Counter assistant & Medical dispensing) Including Functional Skills in Maths and English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is hoped that the successful candidate will complete their apprenticeship successfully, remain with Day Lewis and grow their career within the company. Progression routes to become a Pharmacy Tech/ACT level/Manger.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Friendly, Initiative

Qualifications

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

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About the employer

The Day Lewis Group is an award winning family business, consisting of one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in the UK and Europe. Founded by the late Kirit Patel MBE and his brother JC Patel in 1975. The Group remains a family-owned entity today, having grown from one pharmacy in Southborough to owning and managing over 300 pharmacies in the UK today. Day Lewis employs over 2600 people and has a major presence in the South of England, from Cornwall to Greater London.

Employer

DAY LEWIS PLC

Address

195 Portswood Rd

SO17 2NF

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Training

Training provider

QUBE QUALIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Retailer

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

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Closing date: 15 Mar 2023