Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant (Level 2)

Assisting in the preparation and assembly of medicines and products under the supervision of a pharmacist Receiving, sorting and storing pharmaceutical stock and supplies Issuing medicines to patients and healthcare professionals, following standard operating procedures Providing information and advice to customers and patients on the safe use of medicines and general health matters (within the limits of their training and responsibility) Supporting the dispensing process by labelling, packaging and checking stock levels Processing prescriptions, including data entry and maintaining accurate patient records Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the pharmacy environment Assisting with the management of pharmaceutical waste and returns Communicating effectively with patients, carers, and members of the healthcare team Following health and safety procedures, including infection control and safeguarding protocols Supporting the delivery of pharmacy services such as health promotion campaigns, blood pressure checks, or smoking cessation support (if trained) Undertaking administrative tasks, such as answering phones, booking appointments, and managing deliveries

Training:
This is a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard Training will be delivered by BMet - Matthew Boulton College using a day-release model At least 20% of your working hours (typically one day per week) will be dedicated to off-the-job training or study. Your progress will be assessed through an End Point Assessment (EPA), and you will be graded according to your performance Upon successful completion, you will achieve the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification

Training Outcome:

Following successful completion of the training an apprentice could be

Qualified to work as a dispensing assistant in Community Pharmacies Should they wish to continue training, accuracy-checking roles present an interesting progression, and further training can lead to a pharmacy technician qualification, meaning registration with the GPhC and a qualification which is recognised in the wider NHS

Employer Description:

We are an independent NHS Community Pharmacy serving the people of Smethwick. As a local community pharmacy, we can offer a wide range of services and facilities for you and your family. We provide NHS flu jabs, emergency hormonal contraception (morning after pill), free NHS blood pressure checks and free NHS prescription delivery across Smethwick, Oldbury, B66, B67 and surrounding areas.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.30pm and Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm

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