Job Description
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
Brief overview of the apprenticeship (350 characters including spaces)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice L2 Candidate who must have a positive attitude, be hardworking, well presented with good communication skills. Prior pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided on the job.
About the employer (500 characters including spaces)
We are a local community pharmacy chain that provides a wide range of pharmacy services to patients. We are proud to be an independent pharmacy group employing local people and ensuring that we represent the communities we serve. Our aim continues to be to climb to ever greater heights of excellence, exceed our customers’ expectations, and push pharmacy into new frontiers in healthcare.
Section 1
Apprenticeship Summary
Pay
NB: by default, this is the national minimum wage for apprentices. If you wish to pay the national minimum wage or a different rate, please specify.
National minimum Wage for Apprentice
Working Week
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Total Hours Per Week
37.5 hours
Expected Apprenticeship Duration
12 months
Possible Start Date
Immediate start
Closing Date for Vacancy
NB: by default, this is 3 weeks from the date the job is advertised. If any different, please state in the column.
3 weeks from the date the job is advertised
Number of Positions
1 position available
Section 2
Responsibilities of the Apprentice
1. Provide a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams.
2. Support the delivery of pharmacy services in a variety of pharmacy environments.
3. Supply, preparation, and assembly of medicines.
4. Ordering and receiving medicines, as well as their storage, disposal, and return.
5. Understanding of healthy lifestyle choices and relevant screening services.
6. Understand and work to standard operating procedures.
Section 3
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Pharmacy services Assistant Level 2. This training will be conducted primarily at the employer’s site.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential of leading to full time employment or progression onto Level 3 qualification.
Section 4
Desired skills and Personal qualities
1. Communication skills
2. Analytical skills
3. Logical
4. IT Skills
5. Customer care skills
6. Attention to detail
7. Administrative skills
8. Patient
9. Numeracy skills
10. Team working skills
11. Trustworthy
Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent (Grade 4) desired.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Accrington, BB5 3JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 14/06/2023