Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Framlingham Medical Practice is a rural practice with approximately 10,000 patients. We have a branch practice at Earl Soham which is 10 minutes away from the main Framlingham surgery. We are a dispensing GP practice and are subscribed to the Dispensing Doctors Association Scheme, currently looking for a Pharmacy Services Assistant apprentice.

Annual wage

£13,065 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 8:00am and 6:30pm, worked on a rota basis

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 12 August

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The learner will be studying the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Where you’ll work

Doctors Surgery, Pembroke Road, Framlingham

Woodbridge

IP13 9HA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

receive and log prescriptions

assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items

work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies

order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock

provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal

work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy

act in accordance with systems and organisational governance

recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards

support the team in the development of others

maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal

communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential

handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies

use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies

demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting

make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern

use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc

maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public

promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion

promote healthy lifestyles to customers

work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures

apply policies which relate to health and safety at work

act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Initiative
Team working

Other requirements

The position of Pharmacy Services Assistant apprentice is required to work at both Framlingham and Earl Soham surgery dispensaries. The job is a patient facing role and requires good communication skills.

About this company

Framlingham Medical Practice is a rural practice with approximately 10,000 patients. We have a branch practice at Earl Soham which is 10 minutes away from the main Framlingham surgery. We are a dispensing GP practice and are subscribed to the Dispensing Doctors Association Scheme. The practice has a Clinical Pharmacist and pharmacy technician as well as 2 pharmacy technician trainees. We have built a foundation of good training and support to our existing dispensers. The Pharmacy Services Assistant (PSA) works under the supervision of a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, or other accountable healthcare professional. The PSA provides a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams. The PSA supports the delivery of pharmacy services within the GP Practice.

After this apprenticeship

You will be contracted under an apprenticeship contract. We cannot guarantee a permanent position at the end of the training but if one arose you would be eligible to apply.

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