Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Getting In Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a pharmacy environment, supporting patient consultations and managing stock. You'll receive comprehensive training, including accredited courses to enhance your skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and IT skills, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent customer care. Join a family-owned group dedicated to delivering friendly healthcare services and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills required for patient consultations.
• Attention to detail and organization for managing stock and orders.

Responsibilities

• Support with patient consultations and dispensing medicine under supervision.
• Handle over the counter and phone enquiries efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE

Tools

Pharmacy specific software

Job description

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Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Apply From: 26/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Employer

N & B CHEMISTS LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• Support with patient consultations
• Dispensing medicine under supervision
• General admin
• Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries
• Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
• Checking off and unpacking orders
• Stock management
• Date checking of stock
• Processing NHS prescriptions

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Employer Description

We are a group of family-owned independent pharmacies based in the North of England. The group is owned and run by pharmacists, so we understand how important providing excellent patient care is. We aim to provide you and your family with the best and most friendly healthcare services. Whatever your health problem or question, however big or small, we may be able to help.

Vacancy Location

Pharmacy Health Centre Springwell Rd Gateshead NE9 7AD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000316807

Key Dates

Apply From

26/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-10 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

To be confirmed

Possible Start Date

2025-05-11 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE)
• Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
• Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
• Training location to be confirmed

Learning Provider

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Patience

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