Level 2 Intermediate Pharmacy Apprentice

Taking in and handing out prescriptions Dispensing prescriptions Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels Ordering items for use within a department Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere Selling over the counter medicines Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where this is within their competence Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature from patients, their representatives, members of the public and a wide range of staff groups, either in a pharmacy or in a ward, and referring queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary Drawing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met

Training:

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

Weekly release at our Walsall Campus - 1 day per week (term time only) Full time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off the-job training The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learned can be applied in the real world The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need

Training Outcome:
A successful apprenticeship will possibly lead to a full time permanent contract Level 3 progressions (Pharmacy Technician) are also available

Employer Description:
The Pharmacy provide a range of private and NHS services. The pharmacy is well equipped to provide health care services with specially designed consultation rooms and highly trained staff. This means you can enjoy quality health services in a comfortable and private environment. The private services are competitively priced and most are available at short notice. The Pharmacy stock a wide range of over the counter medicines and also pharmacy only medicines.

Working Hours :
Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed with the Pharmacy, upon interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness