Apprentice Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Riverside Pharmacy

Riverside Pharmacy in Bulwell is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant. You will be supporting the staff with receiving and dispensing prescriptions and all aspects of customer service.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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 - Friday 10.30am - 7.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000149639

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication, gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential. 

Main duties include:

  • Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
  • Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
  • Making up blister packs
  • Dispensing once trained
  • Labelling of prescriptions
  • Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face
  • Duping and disposing of medicines
  • Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
  • Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
  • Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
  • To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
  • To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
  • To complete compulsory training as required
  • To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

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

This apprenticeship is all delivered in the workplace - no attendance at college.

You will be given minimum 6 hours per week paid time "Off the job training" to complete the apprenticeship tasks you have been set to do.

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0

BTEC Level 2 in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff.

Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English if not exempt.

Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be the opportunity for ongoing employment as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship, if a role exists at that time.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 3 or D or Level 1 pass) Essential

Things to consider

Please note the working hours are Monday to Friday 10.30am to 7.30pm

About the employer

Riverside Pharmacy is a welcoming and busy pharmacy based in the bustling heart of Bulwell. They provide both NHS and private services. The team are friendly and provide optimum customer.

Employer

Riverside Pharmacy

Address

Riverside Pharmacy

Main Street

Bulwell

NG6 8QN

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team

business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

0115 9457260

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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