Summary
A pharmacy based in Manchester are hoping to recruit a hard-working and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. You will be involved in supporting the supply, preparation and assembly of medicines and products, issuing them to patients and other healthcare professionals.
Wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 February
Duration
1 year
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
* Support with patient consultations
* Dispensing medicine (after training)
* General admin
* Dealing with over the 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
203 Lightbowne Road
Manchester
M40 9DD
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
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