Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice - Beechdale Road Pharmacy

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential. 

Main duties include:

Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions Making up blister packs Dispensing once trained  Labelling of prescriptions  Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face Duping and disposing of medicines  Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas. Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met To utilise specialist product knowledge when required To maintain a clean and tidy working environment To complete compulsory training as required To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

Training:

This apprenticeship is work-based learning therefore you will be working at the employers address - there is no attendance at college.

You will be allowed 6 hours off the job training per week once enrolled to work on your apprenticeship tasks set.

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0

Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End-Point Assessment (EPA).

Please refer to above link for more information.

Training Outcome:

Potential of ongoing employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship - if there is a position available at that time.

Employer Description:
At Beechdale Pharmacy we care about the community we serve. We pride ourselves on well-trained and qualified pharmacists who are eager to give advice, treat and also dispense prescriptions.

Working Hours :
Shifts allocated by the employer around the pharmacy opening hours. Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 6 pm (closes 5.30pm on a Thursday). Saturday opening will be 9am - 1pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience