Summary
We are seeking a candidate with a friendly, caring personality to join our team as an apprentice trainee dispensary assistant. We are passionate advocates for pharmacy and for the training of our staff. You will be supported by the pharmacy team throughout your apprenticeship to ensure successful completion of your course.
Annual wage
£8,652.80 a year
You will be able to participate in our staff objectives scheme and will be eligible for pay reviews every April.
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday and Tuesday 9.00am - 1.00pm; 2.00pm - 6.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm; 1.30pm - 5.30pm. One in four Saturdays 9.00am - 12.30pm; 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
26 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 10 February
Duration
1 year 2 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
* You will work under the supervision of the pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients.
* You will also serve on the pharmacy counter to provide medicines-related and healthy lifestyle advice to patients.
* Assisting in the smooth operation of the pharmacy.
Where you’ll work
67 Horninglow Road
Burton-on- Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2PP
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
BUTTERCUPS 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
* Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
* Maths (grade 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
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Confidence
* Sincerity
* Enthusiasm
* Able to use own initiative
Other requirements
To be suitable for this job you need to be able to stand on your feet for most of your working day as well as able to lift stock boxes.