Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Hollytree Pharmacy
A pharmacy based in Kent are hoping to recruit an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications such as level 3 pharmacy technician. Duties will include checking off and unpacking orders, stock management etc.
Closing date: 10 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
Mon-Fri, between hours of 9.30am - 8.00pm and Saturday 9.00am-7.00pm. Shifts will be decided after interview.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
18 Apr 2023
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Date posted
20 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000135986
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties to include:
- Serving customers over the counter
- Dispensing medicine (after training)
- General admin
- Dealing with 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 provided on a weekly basis by both the training provider and the employer
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.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Hollytree Pharmacy
Address
2 HOLLYTREE PARADE
SIDCUP HILL
SIDCUP
DA14 6JR
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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