Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant

Introduction

We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family 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 a higher-level qualification, such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

About the Employer

Prestwich Pharmacy is an independently owned retail Pharmacy. Positioned in the Longfield Centre at the heart of Prestwich Village. We want to inspire and encourage our customers to achieve their optimum health and well-being. We take pride in what we do and strive for nothing but excellence.

What You'll Do

• Dispensing of medication to patients
• Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
• Check and monitor prescription slips
• Health & safety responsibility
• Rotation of stock
• Use of pharmacy software
• 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

Training Outcome

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.
A permanent position within the organisation.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - English - 4

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Mon-Fri between hours of 8.30am-6.15pm, Sat on a rota between 9.00am-2.00pm. Shift to be decided after interviewing.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: COREED LIMITED