Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

The main responsibilities of the role are:

Labelling medicines from Prescriptions Dispensing medicines Stock management within the dispensary Supporting patients with their medication Working on the healthcare counter, advising and selling over the counter medicines Undertaking the apprenticeship NVQ2 qualification Undertaking the Healthcare Assistant course Undertake sufficient self-study to complete the qualifications. Liaising with other healthcare providers, e.g. doctors, nurses, other pharmacies Assist in maintaining a safe and secure pharmacy Undertaking housekeeping duties e.g. Cleaning and date checking Supporting the Healthcare team to provide wider NHS services

Training:
The learner will be studying the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will be awarded a Pharmacy Services Skill qualification. This is a formal pharmacy qualification allowing them to work in a dispensary and is a gateway qualification for NVQ3 and to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician with further training. We have several apprentices, two of whom still work with us. We have also had apprentices who have gone on to work at Addenbrookes, West Suffolk Hospital other pharmacies and GP practices.

Employer Description:
Clare Pharmacy is an independent NHS pharmacy providing NHS services to the local community.  We also provide over the counter medication and Health and Beauty products. It is situated in the same two of Clare in Suffolk and serves a wide area between Haverhill and Sudbury.  The Pharmacy is small and busy, with a good spacious working environment and small and friendly team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays, 9am-1pm & 2pm-5:30pm Exact Shifts TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative