Skills Bootcamp and Pharmacy Apprenticeships
Are you looking to upskill existing staff or bring new talent into your team without recruitment costs? Then this is for you.
Want to upskill your staff? Enrol them into a 10-week ‘Skills Bootcamp in Pharmacy’. Once the bootcamp is completed. they have the chance to progress on an Apprenticeship pathway
Need to fill vacancies with trained workers? All pharmacy employers have FREE access to candidates that have successfully completed the ‘Skills Bootcamp in Pharmacy’
This offer is currently available until November 2024. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this ASAP
Upskill existing staff – Employers can access the Skills Bootcamp training for any of their existing staff who wish to progress within the Pharmacy
The bootcamp:
- Bridges the skills gap between pharmacy assistant and entry to Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) roles
- Offers participants the chance to understand the role of a Pharmacy Technician
- Will equip participants with the skills required to take on additional responsibilities in relation to clinical services, therefore easing workload pressures across your team
- Provides a solid understanding of Pharmacy roles and ensures applicants have the right skills to join the Apprenticeship scheme
- Is open to jobseekers and employed individuals across Greater Manchester
- will take 10 weeks to complete (one day a week)
What will it cost?
For employers looking to upskill their staff – GMCA will fund between 70% – 90% of the cost
For job seekers – Skills Bootcamps are free as GMCA will fund 100% of the cost
Recruiting new staff – Pharmacy employers can recruit new staff that have successfully completed the Skills Bootcamp in Pharmacy. This is FREE of charge, helping to reduce recruitment costs and boost productivity with motivated learners who can bring in the right skills, fresh ideas and perspectives to your business
Once the bootcamp is completed. The individual can progress on an apprenticeship pathway with Woodspeen starting as a Medicines Counter Assistant and progress towards a Pharmacy Technician status.
What will it cost?
The government will fund between 95% – 100% of the cost of Apprenticeship programmes.
Hear from the Woodspeen Training team about why your pharmacy should be taking part in the Skills Bootcamp for Pharmacy.
To arrange interviews with any Skills Bootcamp participants or to secure places for existing staff on the upcoming Skills Bootcamps please contact:
Email: Skillsbootcamp@woodspeentraining.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 537 9623 (Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm)
Woodspeen training FAQ – This includes details about course content and eligibility criteria
Pharmacy Level 2 Apprenticeship Brochure
Pharmacy Level 3 Apprenticeship Brochure
Further information can be found on the Woodspeen website: https://www.woodspeen.co.uk/skills-bootcamp-pharmacy