Summary
A pharmacy based in Birmingham are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. Supporting the delivery of pharmacy services. Dealing with over-the-counter and phone enquiries
Annual wage
£8,320 a year
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 1.30pm - 6.30pm.
25 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 31 January
Duration
1 year 3 months
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
* Patient consultations
* Dispensing medicine
* General admin
* 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
WATERWORKS ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B16 9AL
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
WOODSPEEN 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
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
* GPHC approved dispensing and over-counter qualification
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Please check travel times to/from the vacancy, if travelling by public transport always check timetables before applying.