Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

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 professionals

Training:
Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] End-Point Assessment (EPA) In-house training

Training Outcome:
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 such as the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification.

Employer Description:
The Village Pharmacy has been at the heart of the local community for nearly 50 years. Throughout that time we have been helping patients not only from Harlington Village, but also from the other surrounding villages of Heathrow such as Harmondsworth, Sipson and Cranford and stretching into Hayes and Hounslow. Being on the doorstep of Heathrow Airport we see many international travellers for their various health, beauty and medical needs. The pharmacy is located south of Hayes and Harlington station, just over 5 minute drive by car or london transport, and 5 minute walk north of Bath Road hence easily accessible from most of the Heathrow Hotels. We dispense both NHS and Private prescriptions, and can also help provide information on local NHS and Private prescribing facilities, coupled with this we have close links with local surgeries such as Heathrow Medical Centre, Glendale Medical Centre, Hesa Medical Centre, Hayes Medical Centre to name a few. We provide various NHS services alongside Private Healthcare services such as Blood Pressure monitoring including Amblutory, Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Flu Vaccinations, medication for Erectile Dysfunction - please contact us to see how we can assist you.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed, 37.5 hours - Monday to Saturday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Friendly