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Apprentice Pharmacist Technician Benjamin Pharmacy

This is an exciting new apprentice post within a busy community pharmacy. You would be dealing with receiving and giving out of prescriptions, as well as ordering, receiving and maintaining stock levels.

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Closing date: 16 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    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

    40 hours per week rota system (including 1 day at college)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000104214

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Receive prescriptions and give out completed prescriptions according to GPhC legislation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Accurately read prescription, dispense and label medication
  • Order, maintain and receive stock
  • Give healthcare advice on supply of products, their dosage, storage and disposal, when necessary
  • Give Healthy Lifestyle advice
  • Work as part of the pharmacy healthcare team in maintaining the services provided by the pharmacy
  • Communicate effectively both within the team, other medical related teams and also the patients
  • Have an understanding of the Laws and ethics
  • Maintain Patient Confidentiality
  • Use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and pharmacy policies
  • Understand and deliver a Patient Centred Care, and give patients a choice about their care
  • Work safely according to Health and Safety regulations

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

  • Level 3 City & Guilds Pharmacy Technician
  • Day release at the Rush Green Campus

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full-time job with the pharmacy/progression to a level 3 apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Pharmacy Assistant (Grade Pass) Essential

About the employer

Benjamin Pharmacy is a very busy pharmacy in Chingford.

Employer

Benjamin Pharmacy

Address

263 Chingford Mount Road

London

E4 8LP

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Training

Training provider

BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE

Contact

lynn.parsonage@bdc.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy technician (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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