Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Water End Pharmacy)
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
- Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process
- Liaising with doctor's 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 the confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018)
Requirements
Working week
Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend working but is dependent on the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
- All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
- An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to 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
- Pharmacy Services assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- 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
- Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
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
About Citywide Health
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.