Gordon House Surgery r3P7AAy6
This position requires a full-time, 2-year commitment, working 40 hours per week in a busy independent pharmacy in Ealing, West London. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a crucial role in providing excellent customer service and building patient loyalty. The role entails pursuing a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Technician principles, with one day per week dedicated to paid studying.
Your responsibilities will include: dispensing prescriptions, advising patients, organizing the dispensary, and supporting pharmacy services like vaccinations and minor illness clinics. You’ll also work within a linked GP surgery, managing prescription requests, reconciling medications, and communicating with patients about their medications.
Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, a positive attitude, and proficiency in IT (Microsoft Office). A desire for growth and self-motivation is essential. The role is a fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment upon qualification with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Candidates must have four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4, including Maths, English Language, and Science.
Work location includes Mattock Lane Pharmacy, Terrys Pharmacy, and Gordon House Surgery. Benefits include a company pension and employee discounts.
The placement requires a 2-year commitment to full time working. Contracted hours 40-hour per/week
A great opportunity to join an Independent Pharmacy team in Ealing / West London in a busy community pharmacy with a friendly team. As a Trainee Pharmacy Technician, you will be an important member of the team, giving great service and helping to create loyal customers that come back time and time again. This is a 2-year apprenticeship training course which includes 1 day a week of paid studying for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians whilst you work.
Desired skills include:
- efficiency and ability to multi-task
- good communication skills
- discretion and respect for confidentiality
- a friendly, sympathetic/reassuring manner
- great team-working
- knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite
- positive, can-do attitude
- flexibility
THE ROLE
A typical week will include 1 day a week studying a distance learning course, up to 4 days a week working and gaining experience in the pharmacy, and up to 2 days a week working in the GP Surgery linked to the pharmacy.
You will have a pharmacist educational supervisor who will guide you through the course and train you on the job. In the pharmacy you will be giving patients advice, dispensing prescriptions, organising the dispensary and providing personalised solutions that help patients. You will be trained on supporting the pharmacist to provide a range of pharmacy services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks and minor illness clinics. In the GP surgery you will manage patient requests for prescriptions, reconcile medications following discharge from hospital or following up out-patient appointments, contact patients to ensure they understand any changes to their medication and liaise with community pharmacies. You will need to have confidence, be a team player, self-motivated, with good customer skills and the ability to communicate well with patients. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn fast are essential. You must have a desire to grow and develop quickly. This is a fixed term contract for 2 years with a possibility of a permanent role after registering as a qualified Pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will also become an accuracy checking technician who will undertake final checks on prescriptions.
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THE ROLE
A typical week will include 1 day a week studying a distance learning course, up to 4 days a week working and gaining experience in the pharmacy, and up to 2 days a week working in the GP Surgery linked to the pharmacy.
You will have a pharmacist educational supervisor who will guide you through the course and train you on the job. In the pharmacy you will be giving patients advice, dispensing prescriptions, organising the dispensary and providing personalised solutions that help patients. You will be trained on supporting the pharmacist to provide a range of pharmacy services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks and minor illness clinics. In the GP surgery you will manage patient requests for prescriptions, reconcile medications following discharge from hospital or following up out-patient appointments, contact patients to ensure they understand any changes to their medication and liaise with community pharmacies when necessary. You will need to have confidence, be a team player, self-motivated, with good customer skills and the ability to communicate well with patients. Strong IT skills and the ability to learn fast are essential. You must have a desire to grow and develop quickly. This is a fixed term contract for 2 years with a possibility of a permanent role after registering as a qualified Pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You will also become an accuracy checking technician who will undertake final checks on prescriptions.
Job Type:
- Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, W13 9LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- The eligibility criteria for the training course and to be considered for interview are: - four GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 including Maths, English Language and Science. Please confirm you have these GCSE qualifications?
Work Location:
In person role, based at Mattock Lane Pharmacy, Terrys Pharmacy and Gordon House Surgery
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