Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

P S R S LTD

DULVERTON (TA22 9HB)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 May 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a candidate who has exceptional verbal communication, is a fast learner and adaptable to various environments. Must have an ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team within the pharmacy and be able to multitask.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:30am- 4:30pm Saturday 9.00am- 1.00pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

  • Dispensing Prescriptions
  • Sending medicine orders 
  • Serving on the counter and providing advice to customers

Where you’ll work

21 HIGH STREET
DULVERTON
TA22 9HB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

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

  • Training will take place at the workplace- no need to travel to a college

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Adaptable
  • Multi-tasking

Other requirements

Job involves standing up most of the day in the dispensary and on the counter.

About this company

Dulverton Pharmacy is situated right in the heart of Dulverton town centre. The pharmacy provides a wide range of health services, come and join us an apprentice.

Company benefits

Will get 5.6 week holidays including bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

  • Might be a possibility of permanent employment after apprenticeship training

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

Apprentice.Enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

01159374936

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318345.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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