Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant — Path to Pharmacy Technician

Southyorkshireapprenticeships; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Southyorkshireapprenticeships in Sheffield invites applications for an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join a small team of professionals. The role offers a route to full-time employment and progression to higher qualifications, beginning with the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training includes Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if required, with a supportive environment and clear progression to more advanced qualifications within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway to Pharmacy Technician Level 3 and progression
• Work within a small team of qualified professionals
• Opportunity to secure full-time employment after apprenticeship and progress to higher qualifications

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Dispensing meds

OTC sales

Stock rotation

Record systems

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Liaison with health professionals

Education

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Tools

Patient records system

Smart cards

Job description

Southyorkshireapprenticeships in Sheffield invites applications for an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join a small team of professionals. The role offers a route to full-time employment and progression to higher qualifications, beginning with the Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training includes Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if required, with a supportive environment and clear progression to more advanced qualifications within the organisation.