Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant ALRAHI & SINGH LTD

This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers, as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. Duties include checking off and unpacking orders and stock management.

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Closing date: 15 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

    £6.00- £7.00

  • Working week

    Monday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Tuesday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pm, Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm, Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm and Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000210595

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Delivery of customer service
  • Dispensing of medication to patients
  • Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
  • Check and monitor prescription slips
  • Health and Safety Responsibility
  • Observing COVID Restrictions and Guidelines
  • Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
  • Data Entry relating to medication
  • Labelling and Dispensing
  • Accuracy and Attention to detail
  • Numerate
  • Working within a team environment
  • Liaison with Doctors surgery and health professionals

The training you will be getting

  • Pharmacy services 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)
  • Training location to be confirmed 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • A permanent position within the organisation may be offered to the right candidate after successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

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

A pharmacy based in Hartlepool 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.

Employer

ALRAHI & SINGH LTD

Address

29 Wynyard Road

Hartlepool

TS25 3LB

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Training

Training provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

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

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