Dispensing and supply of medicines
Medicines and medicinal products prepared and assembled safely.
Healthcare & Pharmacies
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
A pharmacy services assistant will assist with the supply, preparation, and assembly of medicines and products, as well as with dispensing them to patients and other healthcare professionals and advising patients on how to utilise their medications effectively.
- Sector
- Healthcare & Pharmacies
- Duration
- 12 to 15 Months
- Level
- Level 2
- Delivery
- Work based, employer led
- Overview
A pharmacy services assistant will assist with the supply, preparation, and assembly of medicines and products, as well as with dispensing them to patients and other healthcare professionals and advising patients on how to utilise their medications effectively. They will be in charge of placing and receiving orders, as well as storing, disposing of, and returning medications.
- Off the job training
A minimum of six hours a week across 12 to 15 months, with progress reviews every 8 to 12 weeks.
- End Point Assessment
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Three parts once on programme learning is complete. Awarded by Highfield.
- A multiple choice knowledge test of 90 minutes
- A simulated observation with questions and answers
- A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio
- What Next?
Read the full course guide, then apply online.
Course content
Five core modules
Communication, pharmacy law and ethics
Legal, ethical and professional practice in the pharmacy.
Health and safety in the workplace
Safe working applied to every routine operation.
Person centred care
Advice, healthy lifestyle choices and relevant screening services.
Teamwork
Working effectively across the whole pharmacy team.
Who is it for?
The Pharmacy Services Assistant is for any individual who will be willing to understand and work to standard operating procedures (SOPs), a set of step by step instructions compiled by their organisation to help staff carry out routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance, while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with pharmacy regulations.
Key Responsibilities may include:
A Pharmacy Service Assistant will be involved in supporting the supply, preparation and assembly of medicines and products, issuing them to patients and other healthcare professionals and assisting in providing advice to patients to help them to make effective use of their medicines. They will be responsible for ordering and receiving medicines, as well as their storage, disposal, and return.
Occupations may include:
Pharmacy Assistant, Senior Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Manager.
Entry requirements
Suited to new recruits and existing staff in a community or hospital pharmacy. Apprentices work towards Level 1 English and maths in line with the funding rules.
Roles and progression
Prepares your apprentice for Pharmacy Services Assistant roles in community and hospital settings. Typical progression is Pharmacy Technician Level 3.
Ready to start, or want to talk it through first? Apply online in about five minutes, or call the team.
Apply now 01254 679998