Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant

To select, label and dispense correct items in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure safe supply to patients; To dispense controlled drugs in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure legal compliance; To ensure at the point of sale, the safe and correct supply of dispensed items to patients; To identify problems in administration of medicines such as medicine interactions and other physical factors that may affect patient compliance; To create and update patient medication records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality; To assist with stock control and inventory procedures to maximise availability and minimise waste; To ensure the safe and appropriate storage of medicines; To assist with the preparation of monitored dosage and cassette box systems to benefit patients on multiple medication regimes; To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pharmacy issues for the purposes of continuing professional development; To support pharmacy colleagues and mentor others through the timely completion of training courses; To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives.

Training:

This is a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard that includes the following:

Upon successful completion the apprentice will achieve a Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification The 20% off the job training is delivered 1 day a week with the apprentice attending Mathew Boulton College in Birmingham In house training provided by the employer On-programme learning that will meet all the Knowledge, Skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the standard and prepare apprentices for their End Point Assessment (EPA). Mock tests and practice runs will be arranged as the EPA approaches GPHC approved Dispensing and MCA qualification

Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of the training, an apprentice could be qualified to work as a dispensing assistant in Community Pharmacies: Should they wish to continue training, accuracy checking roles present an interesting progression. Further training can lead to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, meaning registration with the GPhC and a qualification which is recognised in the wider NHS

Employer Description:
"Eason’s pharmacy is a family run business, with the current pharmacist being the third generation of the family to work there since the business opened in Wilnecote, Tamworth in 1953. We aim to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction, aided by our long-standing and well trained staff. "

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. Optional overtime on Saturdays once part way through their course

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positive Disposition,Resilient,Manage challenging customers