Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2
Nene Valley Surgery · THRAPSTON, NN14 4QL
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Nene Valley Surgery as a Pharmacy Services Assistant apprentice, gaining a Level 2 qualification through Buttercups. Learn dispensing, stock management and patient care while gaining practical experience. This is a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and start a career in healthcare with full support from our team.
The work
The apprentice will support the dispensary team with preparing prescriptions, labelling medicines, managing stock, checking expiry dates and maintaining accurate records. They will learn to follow dispensary procedures, maintain patient confidentiality and provide a helpful, professional service, with all duties carried out under appropriate supervision while completing their training.
Training
The apprentice will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship through Buttercups Training Ltd, combining on-the-job learning within our dispensary with structured training, tutor support and assessments. They will develop practical skills under supervision and complete off-the-job training alongside their usual duties.
Training provider: BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
On successful completion, the apprentice may progress to a qualified Pharmacy Services Assistant role, with opportunities to gain further experience, undertake additional training or progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, subject to entry requirements and available opportunities.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4 and above
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4 and above
Pay extras and benefits
Free Parking
Access to an employee discounts and perks platform offering savings on shopping, leisure, travel and everyday purchases.
£15,600 a year
The employer
Nene Valley Surgery is a purpose-built dispensing practice located in Thrapston, just off the A14. The building opened in 1996 and serves a population of approximately 7,000 patients.
Our current GP team consists of: • 2 full-time GPs • 1 long-term locum GP
The clinical team is supported by: • A Clinical Pharmacist • 2 Nurse Practitioners • 2 Treatment Room Nurses • 1 Nursing Associate • A First Contact Physiotherapist • A Paramedic Home Visiting Service • Daily Paediatric Nurse Clinics • A Social Prescriber • Care Coordinators supporting care home residents and elderly, frail patients
We provide medical care to two residential care homes with a total of 97 residents.
The management and administrative team includes: • A Practice Manager, supported by a Deputy Practice Manager • 6 Care Navigators • 1 Medical Secretary
Our on-site dispensary team includes: • 2 Dispensers • 1 Pharmacy Technician, who is also the Dispensary Manager.
Workplace
- NENE VALLEY SURGERY, GREEN LANE, THRAPSTON, KETTERING, NN14 4QL