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Pharmacy Services Apprentice Brighouse Pharmacy
Brighouse Pharmacy are looking for an enthusiastic person to join their team and assist in the day to day running of the business. They will be helping with the dispensing and stocking of medicine and pharmacy supplies. If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today!
Closing date: 14 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Monday - Sunday. Shifts TBC Rota Basis.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
24 Apr 2023
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Date posted
16 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000122819
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team providing over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical services to the local community.
Helping with day-to-day tasks, such as consultations, dispensing medicine and general admin, the suitable candidate will be spending their time in both the shopfront retail and dispensary sides of the pharmacy.
Other tasks may include;
- Provide a high standard of customer service, in order to attract and retain customers
- Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist
- Receive and check in prescriptions, ensuring details are legible and complete and collecting appropriate levy or verifying exemption
- Performs duties, including answering phones, processing orders, e-mail correspondence
- Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies
- Receive incoming stock and store it correctly, completing documentation, minimising damage and effectively rotating stock to minimise expired stock, notifying suppliers of any discrepancies
- Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information
- Answers patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist
- Carry out good housekeeping procedures regularly and effectively, including duties on any cleaning rota
- Refer customers on to other healthcare professionals, including the pharmacist
- Maintains electronic information
- General computer skills
- Be able to deliver excellent customer service
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be keen to learn about our products and services
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace.
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required).
End-Point Assessment (EPA).
Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace.
There will be an (EPA) end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship, individuals will have the opportunity to apply to progress on to the Advanced Apprenticeship, they may also be offered full-time employment by the employer.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C)) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Brighouse Pharmacy
Address
35 Church Lane
Brighouse
HD6 1AT
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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