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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Fulham Pharmacy FULHAM PHARMACY LTD

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: 01 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    Monday – Saturday (Shifts to be confirmed) Total hours per week: 40.0 Will include working on Saturdays which will mean day off during the week

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000098473

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include:

Support with patient consultations
Dispensing medicine (after training)
General admin
Dealing with counter and phone enquiries
Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
Checking off and unpacking orders
Stock management
Date checking of stock
keeping the pharmacy clean and tidy Processing NHS prescriptions
this qualification includes 2 x GPhC Accredited Courses delivered by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) – Medicines Counter Assistant and Accredited Dispensing Assistant Course. 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 Fulham pharmacy  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?

Potential progression for the right candidate which will include potential full time position and progression to study the technician course 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Friendly, Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English , Maths (Grade 4/c) Desired

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About the employer

We provide a full range of NHS and Private pharmacy services including electronic prescriptions and repeat prescriptions, private prescriptions and private PGDs as well as travel vaccination. Providing all essential and advanced services.

Employer

FULHAM PHARMACY LTD

Address

608A FULHAM ROAD

FULHAM

LONDON

SW6 5RP

Contact

Mariam

mariam_moshref@yahoo.com

07983765786

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Training

Training provider

NATIONAL PHARMACY ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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