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Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant - Level 2 Day Lewis Pharmacy Warrington

A pharmacy based in Warrington are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice pharmacy assistant. Duties include processing NHS prescriptions, checking off and unpacking orders and dealing with counter and phone enquiries.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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 shifts available. Hours to be confirmed during interview.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000120962

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include:

  • Support with patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine (after training)
  • General admin
  • Dealing with counter and phone enquiries
  • Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
  • Checking off and unpacking orders
  • Stock management
  • Date checking of stock
  • Processing NHS prescriptions

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

Level 2 Pharmacy services assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point assessment (EPA)
  • In-house training provided by employer
  • GPHC approved Dispensing and MCA qualification

Training will be through an online programme that can be accessed at different times within the pharmacy.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full-time role for the right person or further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship or potentially could go onto university to study at degree level, upon successful completion of apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

If arriving by public transport, please check distance between your home and the pharmacy. This role may close before the closing date if an appropriate candidate has been successful for the role, and the apprenticeship may start before the start date stated. Pharmacy looking for someone to start ASAP.

About the employer

The Day Lewis Group is an award winning family business, consisting of one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in the UK and Europe. The success of the group has been largely attributed to its employees and its organisational culture. The company’s core purpose is “To help people in the community stay healthy and feel better”. The Group has a strong set of core values which are: • To keep our caring family culture • To look after our customers • To be disciplined and professional • To be different through innovation • To reward, recognise and empower • To have fun

Employer

Day Lewis Pharmacy Warrington

Address

The Forge

London Road, Stockton Heath

Warrington

WA4 6HJ

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Ben Learman

ben.learman@woodspeentraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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