Medicine drop (Derby) are offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmaceutical sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant at their busy online pharmacy.
Please be aware this is an online pharmacy dealing with prescriptions rather than a high street chemist with customers coming through the door.

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication at the pharmacy hub; gaining key skills pivotal to becoming a successful dispensing assistant. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
Making up blister packs
Dispensing once trained
Labelling of prescriptions
Liaising with customers over the phone
Duping and disposing of medicines
Managing stock levels
Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
To complete compulsory training as required
To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

(https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0)

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or maths if required
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the principles & practice for pharmacy support staff
This apprenticeship is all delivered in the workplace
Although there is no requirement to attend Nottingham College on a weekly basis, instead you will be given minimum 6 hours off the job training in the workplace to complete the apprenticeship tasks you have been set by your Assessor
Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential opportunity for a ongoing employment within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Things to consider

Although we ask a question on how you will be travelling to the employers address, there is no requirement to have a driving licence for this apprenticeship.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths, Grade 3 or D or Level 1 pass Essential

Employer Name

Clinical Care Trading As Medicine Drop

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)