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Pharmacy Service Assistant Apprenticeship L2 Kingsfold Pharmacy

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice Level 2 candidate who must have a positive attitude, be hardworking, well presented with good communication skills. Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided on the job. You will provide a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams.

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Closing date: 06 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

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000118264

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

1. Provide a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams.

2. Support the delivery of pharmacy services in a variety of pharmacy environments.

3.  Supply, preparation, and assembly of medicines.

4. Ordering and receiving medicines, as well as their storage, disposal, and return.

5. Understanding of healthy lifestyle choices and relevant screening services.

6. Understand and work to standard operating procedures.

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

  • The candidate will receive a Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification. This training will be conducted primarily at the employer’s site.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential of leading to full-time employment or progression onto level 3 qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Patience, Trustworthy

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

We pride ourselves in our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service, whilst maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of customer personal health care information. We provide a wide range of innovative, high-quality services and products to meet the needs of our customers. We believe in the support of our customers and empowering them to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by providing expert advice and information.

Employer

Kingsfold Pharmacy

Address

67-69 Pope Lane

Penwortham

Preston

PR1 9BY

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Training

Training provider

GET SET ACADEMY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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