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.

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Closing date: 23 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday 9:15am to 12:00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196828

  • 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

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

Great Park Pharmacy is situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Great Park. We are committed to providing excellent services and professional advice for you and your family.

Employer

PHARMACARE4U LTD

Address

Unit 5, Middleton South

Wagonway Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE13 9BH

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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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