Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice – Level 2 Training

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 15‑month Level 2 Pharmacy Apprentice position in the Churchill Hospital Pharmacy department. You will train to become a Pharmacy Assistant under supervision, performing basic dispensary duties and supporting the pharmacy team.

The programme includes in‑house training, a Level 2 Specialist BTEC in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff, and development in medicines handling, patient liaison, and system use.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at 3+ required or equivalent
• Completion of Level 2 BTEC in Pharmacy Support Staff during training
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy hospital pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic dispensary duties under supervision
• Unpack deliveries, check and store medicines
• Expiry date checking and stock rotation
• Support pharmacy reception: process payments, file prescriptions
• Learn to dispense and label medicines for inpatient use
• Use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information and print labels
• Answer queries face-to-face and by phone, relay messages
• Maintain filing systems and assist with ordering medicines
• Attend team meetings and training sessions for development
• Adhere to health and safety and trust policies

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs (4 subjects, grade 3+ )

Level 2 Specialist BTEC in Pharmacy Support Staff

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 15‑month Level 2 Pharmacy Apprentice position in the Churchill Hospital Pharmacy department. You will train to become a Pharmacy Assistant under supervision, performing basic dispensary duties and supporting the pharmacy team.

The programme includes in‑house training, a Level 2 Specialist BTEC in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff, and development in medicines handling, patient liaison, and system use.