Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant AQSA AND RYEMEAD PHARMACY LTD
A pharmacy are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. You will support with dispensing medicine and customer service. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications such as L3 Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy services assistant Level 2 (GCSE).
Closing date: 25 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Monday - Friday between hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm. Some Saturdays maybe required on a rota; however, you will get a day off during the week if working Saturday. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
06 Mar 2023
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Date posted
25 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000122538
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- 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 permanent 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.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
AQSA AND RYEMEAD PHARMACY LTD
Address
Wycombe Retail Park, Ryemead Way
High Wycombe
HP11 1FY
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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