Earn While You Learn: Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4 Pharmacy is seeking a friendly Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join our busy community pharmacy team in Braintree. You will gain hands-on experience while working toward a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, with full training and support provided.

You will help customers at the medicines counter, assist with prescription preparation under supervision, manage stock and records, and ensure a clean, safe working environment while delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential as training can be provided as part of the course.
• Applicants without Maths and English Level 2 may be offered employment on condition of completing initial tests to determine suitability for the course.
• You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Assist with the preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain accurate records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Skills4 Pharmacy is seeking a friendly Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join our busy community pharmacy team in Braintree. You will gain hands-on experience while working toward a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, with full training and support provided.

You will help customers at the medicines counter, assist with prescription preparation under supervision, manage stock and records, and ensure a clean, safe working environment while delivering excellent service.