Apprentice Dispenser

Ashbourne Medical Practice

DERBYSHIRE (DE6 1DR)

Closes in 19 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 July 2025

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Summary

We are seeking an apprentice dispenser to join our busy, friendly and experienced dispensary team.

Wage

£19,240 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Full time hours to be worked during core hours of 07:45am – 18:30pm Monday to Friday.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Where you'll work

ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
CLIFTON ROAD
ASHBOURNE
DERBYSHIRE
DE6 1DR

Training

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

Training provider

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

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

Training schedule

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

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

About this employer

Ashbourne Medical Practice is a large teaching and dispensing practice serving a growing population of 10,650 patients from a modern, purpose built premises in the centre of Ashbourne. We are a highly respected practice who embraces the collaborative agenda and has a reputation for delivering excellent patient care.

https://www.ashbournemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

30 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part time staff members); free refreshments including hot drinks, fresh filtered water and fruit; uniform provided; supportive team environment; NHS discounts.

After this apprenticeship

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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 VAC1000332518.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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