Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Enimed Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy provider in Woking is seeking a pharmacy assistant to aid in dispensing prescription medicines, advise customers on over-the-counter medication, and manage pharmaceutical stock. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This role emphasizes patient safety and effective communication within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Share relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication.
• Maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Non judgemental

Organisation skills

Patience

Team working

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines


• Order pharmaceutical stock


• Advise customers on over‑the‑counter medication


• Assist with minor ailments, 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

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in:


• Maths and English (grade 4-9)


• 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