Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Enimed Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Woking is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist with prescription management and patient care. The role involves assembling prescribed items, providing medication advice, and maintaining pharmaceutical stock. Ideal candidates will have a GCSE in Maths and English and effective communication skills. Competitive pay of £10 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4).
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are desirable.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log prescriptions.
• Assemble prescribed items and issue them.
• Provide advice on medicines and manage pharmaceutical stock.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Organisation skills

Patience

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4)

Job description

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.

£10ph

Responsibilities

• receive and log prescriptions
• assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
• work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
• order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
• provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
• work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
• act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
• recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
• support the team in the development of others
• maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
• communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
• handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
• use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
• demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
• make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
• use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
• maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
• promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
• promote healthy lifestyles to customers
• work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
• apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
• act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working