Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship CONWAY HEALTHCARE LTD

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

    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

    Mon – Fri 9-6 Sat 9-1

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    11 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000162658

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Gain experience in retail 
  • Learn about over-the-counter medicines 
  • Assist in dispensing prescription medicines 
  • Order pharmaceutical stock 
  • Advise customers on over-the-counter medication  
  • Assist with minor ailments 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Pharmacy services assistant Level 2 (GCSE) 

Functional skills if required. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Patience, Non judgemental, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

Learning will be delivered online in a live virtual classroom environment in the pharmacy, so candidates need to be competent in and have access to a computer.

About the employer

Conway pharmacy is an established independent pharmacy serving families and individuals in the Shrewsbury area. Our ethos is to provide our customers with the best healthcare advice and an outstanding quality of service in a friendly and welcoming environment. We provide the Pharmacy First Scheme enabling us to supply medication to patients, who do not usually pay for their prescriptions, free of charge without the need to visit their GP.* We offer an ear,nose and throat extended service and following examination, if necessary, supply antiobiotics without the need to visit your GP* We also test and if appropraite supply antibiotics for urinary tract infection to eligible female patients* *These services are funded by the NHS

Employer

CONWAY HEALTHCARE LTD

Address

Conway Pharmacy, 238 Monkmoor Road

Shrewsbury

SY2 5SR

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Training

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 19 Jun 2023