Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant West Road Pharmacy
An Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant is required. Your main responsibilities will be ensuring the smooth running of the dispensary, dispensing medication effectively and safely, managing stock levels and be another expert for our customers to talk to, providing healthcare advice and services at the counter.
Closing date: 23 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,725.00
£5.50 per hour for 16-18. £6.50 per hour for 19+.
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Working week
Monday- Friday 8:45am till 6:00pm. Some Saturday work maybe required. Days and shifts to be confirmed at interview.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
30 Oct 2023
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Date posted
10 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000190181
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- 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
- Assisting in processing NHS prescriptions
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- In-house training
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Full-time permanent role for the right person
- Further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4 or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
West Road Pharmacy
https://www.nhs.uk/services/pharmacy/west-road-pharmacy/FXK64
Address
140 WEST ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 9QB
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Lesley Miller
lesley.miller@woodspeentraining.co.uk
07518909857
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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