Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant J DINNING (WOODLANDS) LIMITED

This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers, as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate

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Closing date: 23 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

    £6.00 for 16-18 year olds £7.00 for 19+

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8:30am to 6pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195112

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support with patient consultations
  • 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
  • Processing NHS prescriptions

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

Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard:

  • Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
  • Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A permanent position within the organisation
  • Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Based in the heart of Rickleton Village, Washington, Woodlands Pharmacy has been proudly serving the wider community of Washington, Shiney Row, Penshaw, Birtley, Ouston and the Chester le Street for over 25 years. We are a family run pharmacy that cares and will endeavour to do all we can to ensure our patients needs are met.

Employer

J DINNING (WOODLANDS) LIMITED

Address

Vigo Lane

Rickleton

Washington

NE38 9EJ

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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