Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Tower Court Pharmacy)

Introduction

Start your career in healthcare with York’s leading independent pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst developing practical skills in a busy, modern community pharmacy, working alongside experienced pharmacists & dispensers to supporting patients with medication & healthcare advice.

About the Employer

Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.

Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.

We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.

What You'll Do

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:

During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:

• Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
• Preparing and labelling medication
• Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
• Ordering, receiving and managing stock
• Using pharmacy computer systems
• Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
• Learning about medicines and patient care
• Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
• You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship can lead to:

• Permanent Pharmacy Assistant roles
• Dispenser training
• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
• Specialist healthcare service role
• Citywide Health actively supports career development and progression within the business

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday from 9.00am- 5.30pm. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE