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Dispensing Assistant Bursary

Buttercups Dispensing Assistant Course

The Staffordshire Training Hub (STH) are providing a bursary of £162 + VAT to support the cost of the 12-month online Buttercups Dispensing Assistant Course for a limited number of places.

The Support Staff Course for Dispensing Assistants offers in-depth knowledge in person-centered care, teamwork, health & safety, assembly and supply of medicines, working with pharmaceutical stock across community and hospital pharmacies, and dispensing practice.

  • Develop confidence in the dispensary
  • Provides a strong foundation for a knowledgeable and professional dispensing assistant

Entry Criteria

This course is for those working in a dispensary in a patient-facing role. The learner will require a pharmacist, pharmacy technician or accountable GP to act as the workplace training supervisor during the course.

Important

  • Please DO NOT apply for the course until funding has been approved.
  • Funding is limited and only available for a set number of places.
  • Retrospective funding will not be approved.
  • This funding is only available for the Buttercups Dispensing Assistant course and cannot be used towards the cost of an alternative course or course provider.
  • Funding will be paid directly to the Practice/PCN.
  • The Practice/PCN are responsible for making the payment to Buttercups Training.

Further Information

  • Please visit the Buttercups website at Support Staff Course for Dispensing Assistants | Buttercups Training for further information.
  • Please email arrs.traininghub@nhs.net for any queries.

To Apply

  • Please complete the Expression of Interest form via the button below and submit to arrs.traininghub@nhs.net
Dispensing Assistant Bursary EOI Form

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