Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy + Health

A pharmacy group based around Leeds are hoping to recruit a determined candidate to work within their small team of professionals. There is the opportunity to secure full-time employment. You will need to have a level 2 pharmacy qualification already. Duties will include customer service and dispensing medicine and rotation of stock.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 10 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, between hours of 8.30am - 6.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000211262

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties to include:

  • Support with patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine (after training)
  • General admin
  • Dealing with counter and phone enquiries
  • Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
  • Checking off and unpacking orders
  • Stock management
  • Date checking of stock
  • Processing NHS prescriptions

The training you will be getting

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
  • Training will be provided on a weekly basis

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full-time permanent role for the right person

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/c) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/c) Desired

Things to consider

If arriving by public transport please check times before applying. This role may close before the closing date if an appropriate candidate has been successful for the role.

About the employer

Pharmacy + Health is a third generation family-owned business with over 50 NHS community pharmacies across Yorkshire. Each one our Pharmacies is integrated into its local community and has a long history with the area in which it provides its services.

Employer

Pharmacy + Health

Address

Bellmount Close

Leeds

LS13 2UP

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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

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply via the website. Please remember the job reference number as you will need this for the application form.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 10 Dec 2023