Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Haxby Pharmacy)

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone Liaising with doctors' surgeries and other healthcare professionals Completing your coursework in a timely manner Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018

Training:
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment All the training is onsite, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship An e-learning portfolio plus onsite tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK

Training Outcome:
Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist

Employer Description:
We first opened our doors to patients in Haxby and Wigginton in November 2010, with the founding branch of Citywide Health, Haxby Pharmacy. Over the next 13 years we have steadily grown into the largest group of independent pharmacies in the city of York, allowing us to help many more patients manage their health and get the most out of their medication. We now have 7 pharmacies across the city and have apprenticeship opportunities at all sites.

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but is dependent on the pharmacy opening times.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Patience