Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant S FLEMING LTD

This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers, dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries 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

    £11,440.00

    £5.50 for 16-18 years old £6.50 for 19+

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6.00pm Some Saturdays are required 9.00am 12.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196783

  • 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?

  • Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
  • Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
  • Maths and English grade 4 or C and above at GCSE- Functional Skills, if required

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

We are an NHS Community Pharmacy serving the people of Jarrow. We are located in the heart of Jarrow town centre in close proximity to Palmers community hospital. We offer a free prescription collection and delivery service from all doctors surgeries in Jarrow Hebburn and South Shields.

Employer

S FLEMING LTD

Address

79 ELLISON STREET

JARROW

NE32 3JU

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Kate Anderson

kate.anderson@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07483367108

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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