Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

2 days ago


Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom Woodspeen Training Limited Full time

We are a small group of Independent NHS Community Pharmacies serving the people in Colliery Row, Easington Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Hetton Le Hole, Murton and Shields.

**Working week**

Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm This would involve working on Saturday mornings and having a Monday or Tuesday as a day off during the week

**What will the apprentice be doing?**
- Delivery of customer service
- Dispensing of medication to patients
- Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
- Check and monitor prescription slips
- Health & Safety Responsibility
- Observing COVID Restrictions and Guidelines
- Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
- Data Entry relating to medication
- Labelling and Dispensing
- Accuracy and Attention to detail
- Numerate
- Working within a team environment
- Liaison with Doctors surgery and health professionals

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
- Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- In-house training

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**
- Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
- A permanent position within the organisation

**Job Type**: Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £6.50-£7.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person



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