Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Medicine Stop Pharmacy

Medicine Stop Pharmacy based in Alfreton, Derbyshire is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    07 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000209326

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

  • Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
  • Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
  • Making up blister packs
  • Dispensing once trained
  • Labelling of prescriptions
  • Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face
  • Duping and disposing of medicines
  • Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas.
  • Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
  • Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met.
  • To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
  • To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
  • To complete compulsory training as required.
  • To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role.

The training you will be getting

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0)
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths & English if not exempt
  • BTEC Level 2 in the practice & principles for pharmacy support staff
  • Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information
  • There is no day release attendance at college it is delivered all in the workplace and instead you will be given a minimum of 6 hours per week once fully enrolled to complete your apprenticeship tasks set by your Assessor

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Potential opportunity for ongoing employment within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 2 or E or Level 1 pass) Essential

Things to consider

Please note that although we ask a question on how you will travel to work, there is no requirement to have a driving licence or access to your own vehicle for this apprenticeship.

About the employer

Medicine Stop Pharmacy is a welcoming and busy pharmacy based in Alfreton serving the local community The team are friendly and provide optimum customer.

Employer

Medicine Stop Pharmacy

Address

Church Street

Alfreton

Derbyshire

DE55 7BD

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM 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

Contact

Nottingham College Apprenticeship Team

business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

0115 9457260

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

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