Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health sector is offering an apprenticeship for a Pharmacy Assistant. This role includes engaging with customers, providing prescription services, and learning about over-the-counter medicines. You'll gain valuable experience in retail and pharmacy services while working towards a qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desired but not essential.
• Initial tests may be required for those without Level 2 Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescriptions and stock replenishment.
• Deliver public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

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

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Rothley, LE7 7LL
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02942
• Application Deadline: 29/06/2025
• Start Date: 30/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

Brief Description

This role involves engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, and housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment. You will help deliver various public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English are desired but not essential, as these can be provided as part of the course. For applicants without Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent, employment will be offered on the condition of completing initial tests to assess suitability.

Personal Qualities

Patience, non-judgemental attitude, teamwork skills.

Skills Required

Good communication and organisation skills.

Training Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification (equivalent to GCSE) and Functional Skills if needed.

Future Prospects

This role offers experience in retail, knowledge of over-the-counter medicines, assistance in dispensing prescriptions, stock ordering, customer advice on medication, and support for minor ailments.

Vacancy Details

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Leicester
• Gain retail experience
• Learn about over-the-counter medicines
• Assist in dispensing prescriptions
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on medication
• Support with minor ailments