Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Taking in and handing out prescriptions Dispensing prescriptions Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels Ordering items for use within a department Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere Selling over-the-counter medicines Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where this is within their competence Responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries of a routine nature from patients, their representatives, members of the public and a wide range of staff groups, either in a pharmacy or in a ward and referring queries to the relevant member of the
pharmacy team when necessary Drawing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met

Training:
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant 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.

Functional Skills in English and maths if required

The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that 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:
Potential progression to a full-time role or Pharmacy Technician level 3 apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Acorn Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy providing NHS prescription and health services for patients in the Willenhall area. Our highly trained and friendly staff provide free advice and information on a range of healthcare and medication related issues. Our services include Free Repeat Prescription Ordering Service Free Repeat Prescription Collection and Delivery Service NHS Repeat Dispensing Service (RDS) NHS Medicines Use Reviews (MUR) NHS New Medicine Service (NMS) NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) NHS Flu Jab Service FREE Drop-in Blood Pressure Testing Service (no appointment required) Sharps Disposal

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday; shifts to be confirmed. Some evening work and potentially some Saturday work may be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Positive Attitude