Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Barking is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. This role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription services, and gaining a pharmacy qualification. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organisational skills. The apprenticeship offers valuable retail experience and training in pharmacy services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide prescription counter services and advice.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver various public health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

Location: Barking Essex, IG11 7NP

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Health, Public Services and Care

Ref: VAC-02959

Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2025

Start Date: 19/06/2025

Positions Available: 1

Working Week: Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm, may include occasional Saturdays

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. Applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent will be offered employment on the condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to assess suitability for the course.

Personal Qualities

• Patience
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Teamwork

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills

Training to be Provided

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

Future Prospects

This role offers experience in retail, knowledge about over-the-counter medicines, assistance in dispensing prescriptions, stock ordering, customer advice on medication, and support for minor ailments, all while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Vacancy Details

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Essex
• 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

Pay: £7.55 per hour

Applicants should reside within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please indicate this on your CV.