Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Mary Potter Pharmacy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Potter Pharmacy in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join our small team. The role offers a clear path to higher qualifications and potential permanent employment after training.

You will learn dispensing, OTC sales, data entry, stock control and patient care while working for a supportive employer committed to developing staff on the job. Training is Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 with COREED LIMITED as the provider, with working hours Monday to

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (or equivalent) required.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Fluent in Urdu or Punjabi is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications to patients with accuracy.
• Assist with over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medicines.
• Check and monitor prescription slips.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Rotate stock and manage inventory.
• Use patient record systems and smart cards accurately.
• Enter data related to medications.
• Label and dispense medications.
• Work effectively within a team.
• Liaise with doctors and health professionals.
• Complete apprenticeship tasks on time.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer care skills

Non judgemental

Organisation skills

Patience

Speak Urdu or Punjabi

Team working

Education

GCSE English - grade 4

GCSE Maths - grade 4

Job description

Introduction

We are hoping to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher-level qualification.

About the Employer

A pharmacy based in Nottingham are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Dispensing of medication to patients
• Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
• Check and monitor prescription slips
• Health & safety responsibility
• Rotation of stock
• Use of patient record systems and use of smart cards
• Data entry relating to medication
• Labelling and dispensing
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Working within a team environment
• Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
• Completion of apprenticeship work on time

Training Outcome

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

A possible permanent position within the organisation.

Skills Required

• Communication Skills
• Customer care skills
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Speak Urdu or Punjabi
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.30am - 6.30pm (One hour unpaid lunch).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: COREED LIMITED