Level 3 Apprentice Pharmacy Apprentice

Provide a fast and caring service for customers collecting prescriptions Giving over the counter advice Discussing other services available to customers Checking off incoming deliveries in line with delivery lists Collecting final check medicines from the pharmacist to hand to correct customer Handing prescriptions to the pharmacist Ordering stock Checking expiry dates on products and disposing of outdated products Checking stock levels and replenishing stock as required

Training:

This is a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician standard and includes the following

In house training is provided by the employer in the workplace. The standard requires 20% off-the-job training, which is mandatory. This training will be provided by Mathew Boulton College in Birmingham, and the apprentice will attend one day per week as part of a day release schedule. Each apprentice will be allocated an assessor who will plan activities, send feedback and support the apprentice until the End Point Assessment (EPA). The End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) will then be responsible for assessing the apprentice.  Apprentices are assessed based on their performance in the End Point Assessment (EPA), which occurs at the conclusion of the apprenticeship and typically lasts around 3 months. Occupation-focused; the standard is focused on the occupation, rather than being qualification-driven. Learning takes place throughout the apprenticeship, with an emphasis on key areas: knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSB). Qualification achieved on successful completion is a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, equivalent to A level, which will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of the training, an apprentice could be qualified to work as a lead pharmacy technician or accuracy checking roles   A Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification, can lead to registration with the GPhC and a qualification which is recognised in the wider NHS 

Employer Description:
Wythall Pharmacy is an community pharmacy offering a range of NHS and private services. They are a small professional but friendly team providing advice on healthcare and all medical needs. These include dispensing prescriptions, providing Medicines Use Reviews (MURs), and the New Medicine Service (NMS). The pharmacy also offers multi-compliance compartment aids for patients who find it challenging to manage their medications.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm. Breaks: 30 minutes. Holidays: 28 days.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience