Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship ELLIS SMITH PHARMACY LIMITED
Clare Pharmacy is an independent NHS pharmacy providing NHS services to the local community. We also provide over the counter medication and Health and Beauty products. It is situated in the small town of Clare in Suffolk and serves a wide area between Haverhill and Sudbury. We are currently looking for a Pharmacy Services Assistant apprentice.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,142.40
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Working week
Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays between 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
04 Dec 2023
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Date posted
05 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000203744
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Labelling medicines from Prescriptions
- Dispensing medicines
- Stock management within the dispensary
- Supporting patients with their medication
- Working on the healthcare counter, advising and selling over the counter medicines
- Undertaking the apprenticeship NVQ2 qualification
- Undertaking the Healthcare Assistant course
- Undertake sufficient self-study to complete the qualifications.
- Liaising with other healthcare providers, e.g. doctors, nurses, other pharmacies
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure pharmacy
- Undertaking housekeeping duties e.g. Cleaning and date checking
- Supporting the Healthcare team to provide wider NHS services
The training you will be getting
- The learner will be studying the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification, including the City and Guilds L2 Pharmacy Services Skill (GPhC recognised).
- Day release to West Suffolk College.
- Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will be awarded a Pharmacy Services Skill qualification, a formal pharmacy qualification allowing them to work in a dispensary and is a gateway qualification for NVQ 3 and to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician with further training. We have a number of apprentices, two of who still work with us. We have also had apprentices whom have gone on to work at Addenbrookes, West Suffolk Hospital other pharmacies and GP practices.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
ELLIS SMITH PHARMACY LIMITED
Address
Clare Pharmacy, 31 High Street, Clare
Sudbury
CO10 8NY
Training
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy services assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: today