The role will have various duties including, but not limited to:
Servicing customers - selling over the counter medicines
Taking and handing out prescriptions, dispensing prescriptions
Promoting services
Cash handling
Ensuring tidiness of branch
Using a dispensary computer system to generate stock orders and labels
Receiving, loading, and unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Training:
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Standard qualification:
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 trainingThe purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test whether 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 learnt 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:Upon successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, there is the possibility to up-skill to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Pharmacy Technician).Employer Description:This community pharmacy is located in a residential area of Walsall. There are numerous other retail units and a GP surgery nearby. The pharmacy dispenses prescriptions and sells a range of over-the-counter medicines. Its main business is the supply of medicines to a large number of care homes in the local area. It also offers other NHS services including the New Medicine Service (NMS) and has recently registered to begin providing a local minor ailments scheme. It also participates in a local palliative care rota.Working Hours :Pharmacy open hours are between 9am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5.30pm Saturday. Shifts TBC, Including an allocated day for college training, as required.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
The range of duties is broad and varies depending on the post, but may include the following:
Taking in and handing out prescriptions dispensing prescriptions
Using computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
Helping to maintain stock levels
Ordering items for use within a department
Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Delivering pharmaceuticals and other goods to sites within a pharmacy department, and wards/departments/clinical areas
Selling over the counter medicines
Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines
Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature from patients and customers
Bringing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Assisting with the manufacture of medicines
Preparing medicines 'aseptically' (preparing medicines in a very clean environment using special techniques)
Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met
Most common daily duties are as follows:
Scanning and labelling prescriptions
Bagging patient prescriptions
Stock replenishment
Stock rotation
Serving customers
General housekeeping
Training:
Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
How training will be delivered is to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
Full-time position may be available for the right candidate
The opportunity to progress onto your Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship may also be available
Employer Description:We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our dispensing team in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualification.Delivery of customer service Working week Shifts to be confirmed What will the apprentice be doing? 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 professionalsWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed during interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
The range of duties is broad and varies depending on the post, but may include the following:
Taking in and handing out prescriptions dispensing prescriptions
Using computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
Helping to maintain stock levels
Ordering items for use within a department
Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Delivering pharmaceuticals and other goods to sites within a pharmacy department, and wards/departments/clinical areas
Selling over the counter medicines
Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines
Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature from patients and customers
Bringing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Assisting with the manufacture of medicines
Preparing medicines 'aseptically' (preparing medicines in a very clean environment using special techniques)
Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met
Most common daily duties are as follows:
Scanning and labelling prescriptions
Bagging patient prescriptions
Stock replenishment
Stock rotation
Serving customers
General housekeeping
Training:
Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
How training will be delivered is to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
Full-time position may be available for the right candidate
The opportunity to progress onto your Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship may also be available
Employer Description:We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our dispensing team in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualification.Delivery of customer service Working week Shifts to be confirmed What will the apprentice be doing? 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 professionalsWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed during interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Dispensing of medication
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
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 3.Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:We pride ourselves on delivering high levels of customer service, so a friendly disposition is important to us as we are a small team working to ensure high quality service in all of our business.
Upon successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, for the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed between Monday to Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Assisting with Dispensing Medications: Preparing prescriptions by selecting, measuring, and labeling medications as directed by a licensed pharmacist
Customer Service: Interacting with patients, answering questions, and providing basic information about prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
Managing Inventory: Ordering, stocking, and organizing medications and pharmacy supplies
Processing Payments: Handling cash, card, or insurance transactions for prescription and retail items
Maintaining Records: Updating patient profiles and maintaining accurate documentation
Learning Regulations: Understanding the laws and guidelines related to pharmacy operations and patient confidentiality
Training:Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification, which includes:
Weekly release (virtual) - 1 day per week (term time only)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 24 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test whether 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 learnt 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:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a full-time contract as well as further training
Employer Description:We aim to make your healthcare journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. To help you stay healthy and informed, we offer a wide range of services, including prescription dispensing, medication reviews, health screenings, and immunisations.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Delivery of customer service
Dispensing of medication to patients
Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips
Health and 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
Training:Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
In-house training
Training Outcome:
Full-time permanent role for the right person
Further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a group of family-owned independent pharmacies based in the North of England. The group is owned and ran by pharmacists, so we understand how important providing amazing patient care is and we are here to provide you and your family with the best and most friendly healthcare services that you deserve. Whatever your health problem or question, however big or small, we may be able to help.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 1200. Closed Sundays.
Rota to be advised.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....Read more...
Tasks to be completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Work closely with all staff within the Practice, ensuring communication is clear and provided to the most appropriate staff.
Use clinical systems within the Practice policies (EMIS Web and Docman 10X)
Be a buddy for the Pharmacy Technician by completing pre-counselling and appointment bookings for coils and implants
Assist team in recalling patients for Asthma reviews in line with practice policy and Qof Requirements.
Work alongside GP Assistant to ensure smooth running of our Paediatric ENT, MSK and ultrasound clinics
Generate Q Risk / Heart age scores and liaise with patients their results in form of letters following a practice protocol.
Support GP Assistant in reviewing obesity register - offering and completing weight management referrals.
Other general administrative duties, including workflow optimisation and prescriptions.
All staff members are expected to work in accordance with the NHS Code of Confidentiality
Training:Our programme offers a blended curriculum combining engaging online courses with adapted 1:1 support from a dedicated tutor. This tutor collaborates with both apprentices and employers to create a tailored programme designed to support your progression. You’ll benefit from at least 6 hours of weekly training or study time during your working hours.Training Outcome:
Potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.
You could progress from admin assistant to supervisor or office manager.
You could also move into other departments, like IT, payroll, or accounting.
Diploma of Higher Education / Foundation Degree (Level 4/5).
Being an apprentice will help you develop professional skills whilst earning a salary with some of Kent’s best companies.
Gain professional skills and experience to enhance your CV and make it more attractive to potential employers.
Employer Description:Kingsnorth Medical Practice (KMP) is a GP Surgery rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and recently featured in the Top 100 GP Surgeries in the UK. KMP deliver a wide range of general medical services to the population of Kingsnorth in Ashford, as well as additional services such as Paediatric ENT, Gynecology, Ultrasound, Vasectomies, Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal and Cardiology.Working Hours :Monday: 8.00 – 13.00
Wednesday: 8.30 – 17.00 (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
Thursday: 8.30 – 17.30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
Friday: 8.30 – 17.30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch)Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Microsoft Office experience,Good standard of literacy,Punctuality,Sense of humour,Flexibility,Smart Appearance....Read more...
