Pharmacy Business Apprentice

The post holder will be assessed throughout the Apprenticeship contract will be expected to complete the essential elements of the apprenticeship within a 12-18 month time frame. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity for progression into a Band 3 role.

The post holder will work towards achieving a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. During the apprenticeship the post holder will undertake work based assessments, complete all assignments/projects relating to the Apprenticeship framework and present evidence portfolios for assessment within specified time frames for apprenticeship accreditation.

The post holder will be support the running and development of the administration function the pharmacy department, particularly for the warfarin clinic and Pharmacy Homecare Service, by maintaining accurate data collection systems, supporting service developments and undertaking general office duties. The post holder’s main responsibilities are to:

- Deal with telephone enquiries from patients, the public, staff and other health and social service
- Be competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel,
- Complete routine administration tasks (including typing, photocopying, filing, faxing).
- Process referrals and input activity data onto the service recording
- Complete all duties in a timely and efficient
- To assist in the provision of a safe and efficient Pharmacy service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.