Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Summary

A local pharmacy based in London are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice pharmacy assistant. Processing NHS prescriptions and support with patient consultations.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 16 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

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

Where you'll work

249B Markhouse Rd
London
E17 8EE

Training

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

College or training organisation

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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

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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C/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
Administrative skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

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 this company

Beaconsfield Pharmacy is an established independent NHS community pharmacy, with the aim of bringing the best pharmacy services and healthcare advice to the community. We have been established and delivering services to the community for over 40 years. Our highly skilled clinicians believe that trust is a fundamental building block to deliver effective patient care

After this apprenticeship

Full-time permanent role for the right person or further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

April Morten

April.morten@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318359.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 15 May 2025)

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