Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant PARKCHEM LTD

This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers, as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. Support with patient consultations.

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Closing date: 23 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

    £6.00 for 16-18 years old £7.00 for 19+

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162108

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support with patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine
  • General admin
  • Dealing with over the 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?

Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard:

  • Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
  • Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
  • Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English if not already achieved grade 4 or C and above at GCSE or equivalent level

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A permanent position within the organisation
  • Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

About the employer

Sherburn Village Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy dispensing NHS and private prescriptions, as well as offering a range of NHS and private healthcare services. Our free prescription delivery service is available to all members of our local community. We cover Sherburn Village and the surrounding areas. Our trained team is on hand to offer help and advice on all aspects of health care, from recommending a treatment for a child’s verruca to helping you get the most from your prescription medication.

Employer

PARKCHEM LTD

Address

2 HARLEY TERRACE

SHERBURN VILLAGE

DURHAM

DH6 1DS

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Kate Anderson

kate.anderson@woodspeentraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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