Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship The Village Pharmacy
The Village Pharmacy is an independent Pharmacy, which is undergoing major refurbishment. With a modern shop and dispensary, we are also expanding our team and feel that this a fantastic opportunity for trainee apprentices to join our Pharmacy team!
Closing date: 12 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,884.16
Upon successful completion of level 2 training, a full-time dispenser role will be considered.
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 & Tues: 13:00 to 21:00 Weds: 09:00 to 16:00 Thurs & Fri: 11:00 to 18:00 Sat: Day-off
Total hours per week: 36
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
19 Jun 2023
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Date posted
10 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000162127
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Apprentices are an integral component to the running of our Pharmacy.
We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic team player, and can take on the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
- Accurately dispense medication to our patients, whilst maintaining attention to detail at all times.
- Supporting and delivering pharmacy services to patients.
- Working as part of a team and actively demonstrating a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives
- Delivering and maintaining the best customer service, with friendly advice, recommendations on items of sale, and ensuring our customers wish to revisit us
- Requesting prescriptions on behalf of patients and care homes, by communicating with doctors and other key contacts in a primary setting
- Ensuring all rules and Standard Operating Procedures are followed in the Pharmacy
- Ensuring dispensary and shop areas are always clean, tidy, and free of clutter
- Keeping up to date with all developments in Pharmacy both professional and legal
- Aiming to have a business related mindset, by trying to increase company profits whilst also maintaining our ethical and legal NHS standards
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:
- General Pharmaceutical Council
- Functional Skills maths and English Level 1 and/or Level 2, as appropriate
- Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- If available (and if the candidate successfully completes the apprenticeship) a permanent role and salary review will take place, which will include a Christmas bonus and a Performance based package
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
The Village Pharmacy
Address
The Village Pharmacy
45 Mercian Way
Slough
SL1 5ND
Training
Training provider
BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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