Introduction
Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team, learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. The 18‑month apprenticeship will earn a specialised certificate, a requirement to work in any pharmacy.
About 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.
What You’ll Do
Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, you will: 1) help in the prescription process, 2) liaise with doctor’s surgeries and other healthcare professionals, 3) complete your coursework in a timely manner, 4) keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses, and 5) 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.
Training Outcome
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.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired: GCSE English, grade 4
- Desired: GCSE Maths, grade 4
Course Information
Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)Level: 2Route: Health and scienceApprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working week: Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend work, depending on the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.Expected duration: 1 year 6 monthsNumber of positions available: 4Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
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