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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship WHITEHAVEN HEALTHCARE LTD

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

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

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Closing date: 03 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

    Shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    03 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000103910

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Gain experience in retail Learn about over-the-counter medicines 
  • Assist in dispensing prescription medicines 
  • Order pharmaceutical stock 
  • Advise customers on over-the-counter medication  
  • Assist with minor ailments 

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

Pharmacy services assistant Level 2 (GCSE) 

Functional skills if required. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Patience, Non judgemental, Initiative, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

Learning will be delivered online in a live virtual classroom environment in the pharmacy, so candidates need to be competent in and have access to a computer.

About the employer

Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of communities. We believe that the value of the pharmacists lies in being a provider of advice, services, and of course, medicines.

Employer

WHITEHAVEN HEALTHCARE LTD

Address

21 Lowther Street

WHITEHAVEN

CA28 7DG

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Training

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Dec 2022