Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Sutton Manor Pharmacy

A pharmacy based in Hull are hoping to recruit a hardworking candidate as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. You will learn skills such as customer service duties and dispensing after training. For the right person there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications such as Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

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Closing date: 04 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,785.92

    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 between hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm. Shifts to be decided after interview.

    Total hours per week: 32

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162611

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support with patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine (after training)
  • General admin
  • Dealing with 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 Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point assessment (EPA)
  • In-house training provided by employer
  • GPHC approved Dispensing and MCA qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Full-time permanent 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, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

If arriving by public transport please check times before applying. This role may close before the closing date if an appropriate candidate has been successful for the role.

About the employer

We provide a full range of NHS and Private pharmacy services including one off and repeat prescriptions, private prescriptions and more. We are a small pharmacy and pride on looking after the local communities health needs. We are wanting to recruit an apprentice to support the business and gain a long standing career in pharmacy.

Employer

Sutton Manor Pharmacy

Address

SUTTON MANOR SURGERY

ST IVES CLOSE

HU7 4PT

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Michaella Moreton

michaella.moreton@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07872831019

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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