Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant MAZIN HEALTHCARE LIMITED

A pharmacy based in Sale, Greater Manchester are hoping to recruit a hardworking candidate to work with their team of professionals as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. You will be carrying out customer service and learning about pharmacy specific duties such as dispensing medicine and stock rotation. Potential to progress into L3 technician after.

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Closing date: 22 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

    The hourly rate currently at the Apprenticeship rate will be reviewed after a probationary period.

    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-Sat between hours of 9.00am - 6.00pm. Shifts to be decided after interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000193220

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include:

  • 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?

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • End-Point assessment (EPA)
  • Functional skills if required
  • In-house training provided by employer
  • GPHC approved Dispensing and MCA qualification
  • Training will be provided on a weekly basis

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, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Retail experience is desirable

Qualifications

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

About the employer

We pride ourselves on being a local pharmacy meeting local needs in and around Sale and the wider local area. 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 business and looking to support an apprentice into a career within the pharmacy industry.

Employer

MAZIN HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Address

2 EASTWAY

SALE

M33 4DX

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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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