Pharmacy Apprenticeship Standard Level 2

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:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Intermediate 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 a minimum of 20% 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:
A successful apprenticeship could lead to a full-time permanent contract Level 3 progression pathways also available

Employer Description:
An extremely busy pharmacy based in Bloxwich, Walsall that values it's staff and their progression.

Working Hours :
(Typically) Monday - Saturday, with flexibility required. Specific shifts are TBC with the Chemist, upon interview.

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