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Apprentice Dispenser Downs Way Medical Practice

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work in a busy, fast moving dispensary environment, gaining experience alongside the qualification to set you up for a bright future in the industry. Working in a small team of dedicated individuals with patients care at the centre of everything we do.

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Closing date: 15 Dec 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

    Mon – Fri, 08:30 - 17:00.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000101856

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will carry out a full range of dispensary duties including (not an exhaustive list):

  • Unpacking, checking and shelving stock
  • Ordering stock
  • Preparing prescriptions/dispensing
  • Handing out to patients
  • Dealing with queries
  • Dealing with controlled drugs/drug returns
  • Making up monitored dosage boxes

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

Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant apprenticeship.
Functional Skills maths and English Level 1 and/or Level 2, as appropriate.
Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is expected that at the end of the apprenticeship, a dispensary position within the practice would be offered.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Polite

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Things are very busy/constant and you will be standing/on the move throughout the day.

About the employer

We are a 16500 patient general practice, split over 3 sites, 2 of which are part dispensing. We are a training practice and train across all disciplines, with apprentices in dispensary and admin/reception, student nurses, medical students and GP Registrars. There are 8 partners and an extensive clinical and non clinical admin support team.

Employer

Downs Way Medical Practice

Address

ISTEAD RISE SURGERY

WORCESTER CLOSE

ISTEAD RISE

DA13 9LB

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Training

Training provider

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

apprentice.enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

01159374936

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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