Summary
Arundel Pharmacy in West Sussex is seeking to recruit a hard-working individual as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to progress further and secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications. Daily duties will include serving customers under supervision, stock management etc.
Annual wage
Competitive
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Saturdays, 9am to 4pm. You will be required to work 6 hour shifts, 4 days a week (to be confirmed).
24 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 25 February
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
* You will learn how to serve patients in a healthcare setting
* Till operation and cash handling
* Helping with stock deliveries and putting stock away as required
* Assisting with preparation of prescriptions for the pharmacist
* Dealing with enquiries from patients, doctors and other agencies in person, over the telephone or through email
* Date checking and keeping shelves tidy and general housekeeping
* General administrative tasks such as invoice filing
Where you’ll work
Arundel Pharmacy
20 High Street
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AB
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 Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
* Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
* End-Point Assessment (EPA)
* In-house training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English/Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness