Annual wage £15,600.00 £7.50ph, working up to 40 hours per week Working week We have 7 pharmacies situated around York and operating differing hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but is dependent of the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 01 May 2024 Date posted 11 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000236871 Positions 4 available What you will do in your working day Your day-to-day duties will include: Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone Liaising with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals Completing your coursework in a timely manner Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018) The training you will be getting Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard All the training is on site, and you do not need to attend off site college days to complete this apprenticeship. When you successfully complete the training, you will receive a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work on any pharmacy in UK Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end point assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4) Desired Things to consider The ideal candidate must be: Friendly, caring and passionate about patient welfare. Willing to learn and take on new challenges. Can work accurately under pressure and in a fast paced environment. Ambitious with a good work ethic. Be a strong team player whilst also able to work independently. Take on feedback and listen to directions.