Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Bishopthorpe Road Pharmacy)
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Company: Citywide Health
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Location: York, YO23 1JJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000019909
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 31/03/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: We have 7 pharmacies situated around York and operating at different hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but are dependent of the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team and learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. Our 18-month apprenticeship will gain 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.
Training to be Provided
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- 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 if required
Future Prospects
- 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 practicing pharmacist
Vacancy Detail
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- 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
Other Information
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 able to work independently
- Take on feedback and listen to directions