Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant (Level 2) – CHURCH GREEN PHARMACY-REDDITCH
This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to get into Pharmaceuticals. We are keen to recruit the right candidate. You will be working alongside pharmacy technicians while under the supervision of the pharmacist. This employer values apprenticeships and will provide all the support you will need to thrive in this environment.
Information
Weekly wage
Annual wage £13,312 per year
Date posted
8 July 2024
Working week
Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm, shifts, may need to work evenings and weekends.
Total maximum hours per week: 40 hours a week
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)
Apprenticeship duration
15 Months
Reference Number
VAC1000262997
Possible Start Date
31/08/2024
Positions
1
Location
7 CHURCH GREEN WEST, REDDITCH, B97 4DU
Apprenticeship summary
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Handling customer queries with confidence
- Collection of prescription charges/checking patient exemption statements
- Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
- Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
- Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record/logbook
- Ensuring that that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and kept in good working order
- Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions
- Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings
- Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions from surgeries under the supervision of a dispenser
- Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff
- Using the computer to keep records up to date
- Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions
- Handling controlled drugs (and keeping register)
- Handling prescription money and operating/balancing the till
- Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to dispensing doctors scheme
- Assisting in stock checks
What training will the apprentice undertake and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
This is a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard that includes the following:
- The standards include a 20% off-the-job training requirement with the training provider. Off-the-job training is mandatory and will be audited, so it needs to be properly organised and recorded
- Apprentices are graded according to their performance in the EPA
- Upon successful completion the apprentice will achieve a Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Following successful completion of the training, an apprentice could be qualified to work as a dispensing assistant in Community Pharmacies: Should they wish to continue training, accuracy checking roles present an interesting progression.
- Further training can lead to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, meaning registration with the GPhC and a qualification which is recognised in the wider NHS
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4) desirable to facilitate progression onto a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician
Things to consider
As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to travel to both the employer location and also attend college (in most cases). Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy.