Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Village Pharmacy

A pharmacy based in Stockport are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. Supporting the delivery of pharmacy services. Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries

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Closing date: 30 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00

    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 day shifts. Rota will be confirmed during an interview with the manager.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153041

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine
  • General admin
  • 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
  • GPHC-approved Dispensing and over-counter qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Full-time 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

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A*-C (9-4)) Desired

About the employer

Village Pharmacy is located at Bramhall Lane South, Stockport. Services provided by Village Pharmacy are Stop smoking service, Inhaler technique service, Emergency contraception, Pregnancy testing, Inhaler technique service.

Employer

Village Pharmacy

Address

44-46 Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

SK7 1AH

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Dylan Dobson

dylan.dobson@woodspeentraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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