We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our dispensing team in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualification.Delivery of customer service.
Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm
Saturday 9am to noon
Sunday Closed
What will the apprentice be doing?
* Dispensing of medication to patients
* Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
* Check and monitor prescription slips
* Health & Safety Responsibility
* Rotation of stock
* Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
* Data Entry relating to medication
* Labelling and Dispensing
* Accuracy and Attention to detail
* Working within a team environment
* Liaison with Doctors surgery and health professionals
* Completion of apprenticeship work on time
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
* Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] (optional)
* End-Point Assessment (EPA)
* In-house training
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
* Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
* A permanent position within the organisation
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) desirable
* GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) desirable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person