Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 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 Apprenticeship 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 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 learned 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 may be a full-time job opportunitiy and also the chance to progress onto the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
BSB Pharmacy We are an independent NHS Community Pharmacy serving the people of Birmingham. As your local community pharmacy, we can offer a wide range of services and facilities for you and your family. We provide NHS flu jabs, contraceptive pill supply without seeing your GP (under the umbrella scheme) , emergency hormonal contraception (morning after pill), stop smoking services and free NHS prescription delivery across Great Barr, Kingstanding and surrounding areas in the B44 postcode.

Working Hours :
Pharmacy Opening hours are as follows; Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed with the Pharmacy, upon interview.

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