Pharmacy Level 2 Apprentice

Servicing customers - selling over-the-counter medicines Taking and handing out prescriptions, dispensing prescriptions Promoting services Cash handling Ensuring tidiness of branch Using the 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 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:

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, there is the possibility to up-skill to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Pharmacy Technician).

Employer Description:
We are a small group of Independent NHS Community Pharmacies serving the people in Birmingham and Norton Canes. We offer services including repeat prescriptions, flu jabs, EHC and travel health advice, including vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. Our aim is to provide the residents of the local area with an easy to access central hub for all their health needs. We order and collect any repeat medications you request as well as providing a free prescription delivery service.

Working Hours :
Pharmacy open hours are between 9am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday. Shifts TBC, Including an allocated day for college training, as required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Good Time Keeping,Positive Attitude,Reliable