Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice in a vibrant pharmacy setting. This role involves engaging with customers to provide essential prescription services and advice while gaining a recognized pharmacy qualification. You'll learn about over-the-counter medicines, assist in dispensing prescriptions, and contribute to public health services. Ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare, this apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and the chance to develop vital skills in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers and providing prescription counter services.
• Assisting with stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Job description

• Location: Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7EH
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02935
• Application Deadline Date: 06/06/2025
• Start Date: 19/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fr1 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)
  
  

Brief Description

IP28 7EH This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Personal Qualities

Patience, Non judgemental, Team working

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Vacancy Detail

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Bury St. Edmunds

Gain experience in retail

Learn about over-the-counter medicines

Assist in dispensing prescription medicines

Order pharmaceutical stock

Advise customers on over-the-counter medication

Assist with minor ailments

£7.55ph

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.