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Apprentice Dispensing Assistant - Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
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About Us
We are an independent community pharmacy with two branches in New Basford and Nuthall, trading since 2007.
Our friendly, long-standing team works in a relaxed, professional environment, delivering outstanding customer service to all our patients.
About the Apprenticeship
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
We are looking for motivated individuals who are willing to learn, work hard and build a rewarding career in Community Pharmacy.
The role can be challenging at times, but you’ll be part of a caring healthcare team making a real difference to patients’ health and wellbeing.
With over 30 years of combined management experience, you’ll receive full support throughout your learning journey.
We want people who show initiative, think for themselves and are committed to making a difference!
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
Locations
- 2 Upminster Drive, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1PT
- 544 RADFORD ROAD, NOTTINGHAM, NG7 7EA
Course Contents
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Nottingham College
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
- Receive and log prescriptions
- Assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
- Work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
- Order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
- Provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
- Work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
- Act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
- Recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
- Support the team in the development of others
- Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
- Communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
- Handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
- Use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
- Demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
- Make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
- Use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
- Maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
- Promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
- Promote healthy lifestyles to customers
- Work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
- Apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
- Act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others
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Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
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All delivered in the workplace, will get min 6-hours during paid working week off the job training to complete the apprenticeship work set by assessor. Once been fully enrolled.
Qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-3)
- Maths (grade 9-3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Initiative
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054134.
Additional Information
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Candidates could possibly move on to NVQ Level 3 Dispensing Tech and the Checking Tech Courses.
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