About
Applications for this role are now closed.
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.
Main description
Clare Pharmacy is an independent NHS pharmacy providing NHS services to the local community. This is an Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship within an independent community Pharmacy. The work is varied, interesting and rewarding with the scope to develop skill in a number of healthcare areas.
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
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above - Essential.
Skills required
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Training to be Provided
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.
Things to consider
A pharmacy is a busy place to work, and the candidate should be energetic as you can be on your feet all day. The Pharmacy was refitted 5 years ago, it is spacious with a professional working environment. Computer work is a key part of our processes, but working with patients and providing one to one care is our main objective.
Future Prospects
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.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 25/10/2024
Salary
£ 15579.20 per year
Location
This job is located in Clare, SUDBURY, Suffolk
How to Apply
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