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L2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice Wexham Road Pharmacy

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.

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Closing date: 10 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

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

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000107937

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Taking in and handing out prescriptions
  • Receiving and ordering stock
  • Selling over the counter medicines
  • Advising patients about medications

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

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • The successful candidate will be working in the community pharmacy close to their home and attending college one day a week.
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential employment within hospitals, community pharmacies, Air Force, and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Go on to study level 3

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 3 and Above) Desired

About the employer

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

Employer

Wexham Road Pharmacy

Address

6 UPTON LEA PARADE

WEXHAM ROAD

SLOUGH

SL2 5JU

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Training

Training provider

INSPIRE MIDDLESEX COLLEGE LTD

Contact

Gosia

info@inspiremiddlesexcollege.org

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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