Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Support with patient consultations Dispensing medicine General admin Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software Checking off and unpacking orders Stock management Date checking of stock Processing NHS prescriptions

Training:

Pharmacy services assistant L2 apprenticeship standard

Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]



Training Outcome:
A permanent position within the organisation Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Edward Chaston's Pharmacies are a group of community pharmacies located in Sunderland, focused on providing free prescription collection and delivery services to all those living within this area. As well as this, we also provide the electronic prescription service, free blood pressure testing, the minor ailment and head lice scheme, free smoking cessation clinics, emergency hormonal contraception, NOMAD trays, travel advice, chlamydia testing services, compression hosiery measurement and supply, dressing and ostomy equipment supply as well as a seasonal flu jab service and a substance misuse programme.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 6pm Thursday 9am to 5pm.

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