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L3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice Healthways Chemist

An opportunity has arisen with Healthways Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be working in the pharmacy close to their home, attending college and improving knowledge in medicines.

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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

    Shifts and days to be confirmed, with four days based in the pharmacy and one paid day at college.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000105117

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Taking in and handing out prescriptions
  • Receiving and ordering stock
  • Selling over the counter medicines - dispensing
  • Advising patients about medications
  • Undertaking final checks on the prescriptions

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

  • Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (integrated) Apprenticeship Standard
  • The successful candidate will be working in the community pharmacy close to their home and attending college one day a week
  • The candidate will also be registered with the general Pharmaceutical Council Level 3 Qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Hospital, Community Pharmacy, Air Force, and Pharmaceutical Industries
  • In hospital setting there are several grades for Pharmacy Technicians
  • They can, for example, specialise in areas such as quality control, staff training, information technology, supplies procurement, clinical trials or medicines information services
  • Other roles may include managing a section of the Pharmacy Department

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4 and above) Essential

About the employer

An opportunity has arisen with Healthways Pharmacy. The successful candidate will be working in the pharmacy close to their home, attending college and improving knowledge in medicines.

Employer

Healthways Chemist

Address

382-384 RAYNERS LANE

PINNER

HA5 5DY

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Training

Training provider

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Contact

Gosia

info@inspiremiddlesexcollege.org

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy technician (integrated)

Level 3 (A level)

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