Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Birdwell Pharmacy

Apprenticeship Level 2
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About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team of qualified professionals in our pharmacy as a Pharmacy Apprentice. Our pharmacy is a fast paced environment so we are looking for a hardworking individual that is keen to learn.

  • Dispensing of medication to patients
  • Over-counter sales of non-prescription medication
  • Check and monitor prescription slips
  • Health & safety responsibility
  • Observing covid restrictions and guidelines
  • Use of patient record systems and use of smart card
  • Data entry relating to medication
  • Labelling and dispensing
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Numerate
  • Working within a team environment
  • Liaison with doctors surgery and health professionals

For the right person there is opportunity to progress on to higher level qualifications such as Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

About the Training

  • Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
    Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc
  • Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • In-house training

About the Employer

Birdwell Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in Barnsley. The pharmacy provides the following services: Minor Ailment Service (NHS) New Medicine Service (NHS) Stop smoking service (NHS) Stop smoking voucher service (NHS) Prescription delivery service Private consultation room

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Training Provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Course/Training

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

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