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About this apprenticeship
Main duties under supervision include:
To complete all work set by your assessor
To efficiently undertake basic dispensary duties which may include the following duties as directed
To unpack pharmacy medicine deliveries, check the delivery and place for loading into the robot
To put away medicines into their correct locations and maintain clean and tidy storage areas
To expiry date check medicines and rotate the stocks to ensure medicines are used in date order and avoid waste
To provide support to the pharmacy reception including processing payments, filing prescription paperwork and taking in prescriptions from patients
To provide support to the pharmacy portering service including the delivery of sealed medicine pouches to ward areas and supporting the IV fluid top ups
To be trained to competently dispense and label medicines for inpatient use in accordance with the dispensary procedures
To be trained to use the pharmacy computer system to obtain information, print labels and to load the robot
To answer/deal with queries, both face to face and via the telephone, take messages and pass them on to the relevant member of staff in an appropriate and timely manner
To maintain filing systems in line with organisations policies and procedures
To assist with the ordering and maintenance of medicine supplies
To be a flexible and supportive member of the team
To maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager
To prepare for and attend assessment meetings and participate in relevant training
Throughout the training period the post holder will be expected to complete all training as required including functional skills if required, trust statutory and mandatory training as well as any study sessions provided by the Education &Training team
To adhere to the local and national Health and Safety regulations and the organisations Policies and Procedures
To sign a learning contract with the training provider and adhere to the agreement
To be responsible for the use of physical equipment and to report any defects in equipment as appropriate
Training
During your 15-month contract full practical in-house training will be provided, you will undertake a level 2 Specialist BTEC in The Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Support Staff (Apprenticeship). This will provide you with the skills to work as a Pharmacy Assistant, alongside the knowledge you will need to support your pharmacy career. You must be a team player, keen to further your education, and have a good attention to detail as well as the ability to work accurately in a busy environment and be able to communicate clearly with patients and staff.
What you could go on to do
There is a clear career pathway for those wishing to develop beyond that of an apprenticeship
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