Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant

Shoebury Pharmacy; Great Wakering; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Shoebury Pharmacy Group in Essex is recruiting an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant to join our small, friendly team. The role offers a clear pathway to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician qualification and a permanent position on completion.

You will assist dispensing, OTC sales, data entry and stock rotation, using our pharmacy software. Training provider COREED LIMITED, 1 year 3 months, hours Monday to Friday 9:00–18:00 with Saturday rota. Progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Strong communication and customer care skills.
• Team working and patient, non-judgemental attitude.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

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 pharmacy software
• 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

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English 4

GCSE Maths 4

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy familyin our innovativesmall 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 a higher-level qualification, such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

About the Employer

Shoebury Pharmacy Group, is a multi-branch NHS community pharmacy services provider based in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea, Essex. We operate three stores across Shoeburyness district, based at High Street (SS3 9AH), Campfield Road (SS3 9BX) and West Road (SS3 9DS). Each site delivers exceptional NHS pharmaceutical and healthcare services which are consistently aligned to meet our patients ever changing needs.

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 pharmacy software
• 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 permanent position within the organisation

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

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 hours of 9.00am - 6.00pm and Saturday on a rota between 9.00am - 1.00pm. Shifts to be decided on interview.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: COREED LIMITED