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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship UNITY PHARMACY

You will provide a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    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. May have to work occasional weekend and later evening.

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    16 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121951

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

https://www.buttercupstraining.co.uk/course/pharmacy-services-assistant-apprenticeship

The Pharmacy Services Assistant Standard provides learners with skills and knowledge regarding a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams. The PSA supports the delivery of pharmacy services in a variety of pharmacy environments, covering the following areas:

  • Dispensing and supply of medicines and medicinal products
  • Team work
  • Communication, pharmacy law and ethics
  • Person-centred care
  • Health and Safety in the workplace

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

At the end of the training you will get the qualification of a Pharmacy Services Assistant which is a Level 2 qualification.

Functional Skills will be available to those who have not achieved math and English GCSE's or equivalents.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you get the Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification you will be enrolled on the Pharmacy Dispensers course if suitable.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

Other Any 5 GCSEs (Grade Any) Desired

Things to consider

Because you will be working in a healthcare environment all employees will be required to have full covid-19 vaccinations and any future pandemic vaccinations to protect their fellow colleagues and patients. Exemptions will apply to any person who cannot have vaccinations for health or religious reasons

About the employer

We are a busy community pharmacy with a large number of staff. Many of the current staff started as apprentices and have progressed to becoming Dispensing Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians

Employer

UNITY PHARMACY

Address

CAMBRIDGE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE

SCUNTHORPE

DN16 3LG

Contact

Angela or Tracy

info@unitypharmacy.co.uk

01724 864138

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Training

Training provider

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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