Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant PHARMACARE4U LTD
A pharmacy based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications. You will be dispensing medicine, dealing with phone and over the counter enquiries, plus more.
Closing date: 23 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,700.00
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Working week
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday 9:15am to 12:00pm
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
07 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000196828
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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]
- Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English if not already achieved grade 4 or C and above at GCSE Level
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
- A permanent position within the organisation
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
About the employer
Employer
PHARMACARE4U LTD
Address
Unit 5, Middleton South
Wagonway Drive
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 9BH
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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