Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Sowerby Bridge Pharmacy
A pharmacy based in Sowerby Bridge 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.
Closing date: 19 Feb 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 - 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: 35.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
27 Feb 2023
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Date posted
24 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000125586
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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 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
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Sowerby Bridge Pharmacy
Address
UNIT 4 A
THE OLD POST OFFICE
STATION ROAD
HX6 3AA
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Michaella Moreton
michaella.moreton@woodspeentraining.co.uk
07872831019
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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