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.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,142.40

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays between 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000203744

  • 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

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

A pharmacy is a busy place to work, and the candidate should be energetic as you can be on your feet all day. Computer work is a key part of our processes, but working with patients and providing one to one care is our main objective.

About the employer

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 same two of Clare in Suffolk and serves a wide area between Haverhill and Sudbury.  The Pharmacy is small and busy, with a good spacious working environment and small and friendly team.

Employer

ELLIS SMITH PHARMACY LIMITED

Address

Clare Pharmacy, 31 High Street, Clare

Sudbury

CO10 8NY

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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 now

Closing date: today