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The Pharmacy Services Assistant (PSA) works under the supervision of a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, or other accountable healthcare professional. The PSA provides a variety of pharmacy and medicines services to patients, the public and other professional healthcare teams. The PSA supports the delivery of pharmacy services in a variety of pharmacy environments.

You will build on a wide range of knowledge in areas such as Dispensing and supply of medicines, Teamwork, Communication, person centred care and Health and Safety in the workplace

What do I need?

• Ideally have at least 5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• Applicants that do not have a C/4 in English or Maths will be required to take a re-sit during the apprenticeship

Where can it take me?

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Pharmacy Services Assistant.

Halesowen College offer progression opportunities in the following apprenticeship areas:

• Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner
• Level 3 Team Leader
• Level 5 Operational Departmental Management.

Additional information

Duration: 12 months

An apprenticeship is a real job, with hands-on experience, a salary and the chance to train while you work. You would be treated just like all the other employees, with a contract of employment, holiday leave and employee benefits. You would receive support from a dedicated assessor who regularly visits apprentices in the workplace.

Halesowen College have a dedicated recruitment team who support you in finding a job for your apprenticeship. After attending a pre-interview, you will be entered into our talent pool and will be notified about any potential vacancies.

We ask that you email your CV to apprenticeships@halesowen.ac.uk, from this Halesowen College will start to work with employers to assist in securing you a job role