Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Parkers & Huntington Pharmacy
Citywide Health · Huntington, YO32 9QN
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team, learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. Our 18-month apprenticeship will provide a specialised certificate, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy. Duties include dispensing medication and supporting with housekeeping duties such as stock rotation.
The work
- Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process
- Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone
- Liaising with doctors' surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Completing your coursework in a timely manner
- Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018)
Training
- All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
- When you successfully complete the training, you will receive a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
What you come out with
- Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
The ideal candidate must be:
- Friendly, caring and passionate about patient welfare
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- Can work accurately under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Ambitious with a good work ethic
- Be a strong team player whilst also being able to work independently
- Take on feedback and listen to directions
The employer
Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.
Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.
Workplace
- Parkers Pharmacy, 61 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QN