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Role Overview & Responsibilities

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2

Brief overview of the apprenticeship (350 characters including spaces)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice L2 Candidate who must have a positive attitude, be hardworking, well presented with good communication skills. Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided on the job.

About the employer (500 characters including spaces)

We are a local community pharmacy chain that provides a wide range of pharmacy services to patients. We are proud to be an independent pharmacy group employing local people and ensuring that we represent the communities we serve. Our aim continues to be to climb to ever greater heights of excellence, exceed our customers’ expectations, and push pharmacy into new frontiers in healthcare.

Section 1

Apprenticeship Summary

Pay

NB: by default, this is the national minimum wage for apprentices. If you wish to pay the national minimum wage or a different rate, please specify.

National minimum Wage for Apprentice

Working Week

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Total Hours Per Week

37.5 hours

Expected Apprenticeship Duration

12 months

Possible Start Date

Immediate start

Closing Date for Vacancy

NB: by default, this is 3 weeks from the date the job is advertised. If any different, please state in the column.

3 weeks from the date the job is advertised

Number of Positions

1 position available

Section 2

Responsibilities of the Apprentice

1. Provide a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams.

2. Support the delivery of pharmacy services in a variety of pharmacy environments.

3. Supply, preparation, and assembly of medicines.

4. Ordering and receiving medicines, as well as their storage, disposal, and return.

5. Understanding of healthy lifestyle choices and relevant screening services.

6. Understand and work to standard operating procedures.

Section 3

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Pharmacy services Assistant Level 2. This training will be conducted primarily at the employer’s site.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential of leading to full time employment or progression onto Level 3 qualification.

Section 4

Desired skills and Personal qualities

1. Communication skills

2. Analytical skills

3. Logical

4. IT Skills

5. Customer care skills

6. Attention to detail

7. Administrative skills

8. Patient

9. Numeracy skills

10. Team working skills

11. Trustworthy

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent (Grade 4) desired.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £5.28 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Accrington, BB5 3JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 14/06/2023