Level 2 Pharmacy Services/Dispensary Apprentice The Welby Practice

Are you looking for the next step in your education? Are you a get-up-and-go person? Looking to earn whilst you learn? Fantastic! I have an amazing prospect for someone enthusiastic to join the Welby Group based in Bottesford on the Nottinghamshire/Leicestershire border as a Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice. As an apprentice you will receive and log prescriptions, make and take calls, deal with queries, and update patient records, thus, communicating effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals to determine their needs, and keep the information confidential.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

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

    You will work 37.5 hours Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:00-18:30 including a designated training day. We are supportive of flexible working and welcome a conversation at the interview about flexible working arrangements.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000103993

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice pharmacy dispenser, you will be a most diligent person. 

Tasks that you will be fully trained to carry out include:

  • You will find and prepare and issue prescriptions for patients.
  • You will need to accurately issue the right medication, the right dose, to the right patient.
  • You will receive and log prescriptions, make and take calls, deal with queries, and update patient records, thus, communicating effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals to determine their needs, and keep the information confidential.
  • You will also undertake the ordering, receiving, and maintaining of pharmaceutical stock, as well as complete the end-of-month stock audit.

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

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship standard. More information in the link below.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0

Functional Skills up to Level 2 in maths & English if not exempt.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to complete an End Point Assessment with the awarding body. More details in the link given above.

This apprenticeship is all delivered in the workplace.

You will be given 6 hours per week off the job training included in your paid working week to complete your apprenticeship tasks given.

The successful applicant will receive first-hand bespoke training and exposure from our expert team. This post is to start in January 2023 on a full-time basis for a minimum of 12-15 months.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential ongoing employment as a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser once the apprenticeship has been successfully completed - if there is a vacancy at the end.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 3 or D or Level 1 pass) Essential

About the employer

Why the Welby Group? Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large innovative organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today. If you are looking to join a progressive, thriving organisation at the forefront of providing high-quality patient-centric care, we want to hear from you. The Welby Group of practices serves a community of 35,000 people across Lincolnshire. We provide a range of quality services across our community for all patients. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. Why we do what we do The Welby Group is committed to providing quality care in the right way, by the right person at the right time and place. Creating healthy work environments that inspire us to thrive and succeed. What we are working towards Scaling sustainable healthcare through innovation & collaboration What are our core values and expect our staff to follow • Opportunity • Enthusiasm • Supportive • Innovative • Family • Balance

Employer

The Welby Practice

Address

The Welby Practice

17a Walford Close

Bottesford

NG13 0AN

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team

business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

0115 9457260

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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