Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Huntington Pharmacy) Citywide Health
You will work alongside our qualified dispensing team in one of our pharmacies and learn how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser supporting the delivery of pharmacy services. Our apprenticeship is an 18-month course, after which you will gain a specialised certificate which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy or hospital pharmacy in UK.
Closing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,600.00
£7.50ph, working up to 40 hours per week
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Working week
We have 7 pharmacies situated around York and operating differing hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but is dependent of the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
05 Jun 2023
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Date posted
05 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000161179
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Positions
4 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process
- Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone
- Liaising with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Completing your coursework in a timely manner
- Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018)
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard.
All the training is on site, and you do not need to attend off site college days to complete this apprenticeship. When you successfully complete the training, you will receive a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work on any pharmacy in UK.
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end point assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Citywide Health
https://www.citywidehealth.co.uk/jobs/
Address
Citywide Health - Huntington Pharmacy
1 North Lane
Huntington
YO32 9RU
Contact
Training
Training provider
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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