Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Netherton Pharmacy
A pharmacy based in Wakefield are hoping to recruit a hard-working and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice pharmacy assistant. The role will involve supporting patient consultations and dispensing medicine (after training). Potential progression to Level 3 Technician afterwards.
Closing date: 08 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm with one hour unpaid lunch
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
16 Oct 2023
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Date posted
14 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000198519
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties include but not limited to:
- Support with patient consultations
- Dispensing medicine (after training)
- General admin
- Dealing with counter and phone enquiries
- Use of the computer and 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:
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point assessment (EPA)
- In-house training provided by employer
- GPhC approved Dispensing and MCA qualification
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Full-time role for the right person or further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. (Please note for this qualification you will need English/maths and two sciences at grade C/4, equivalent and above).
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Netherton Pharmacy
Address
27 Upper Lane
Netherton
Wakefield
WF4 4NG
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Abbey Roche
abbey.roche@woodspeentraining.co.uk
07599109538
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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