PHARMACY APPRENTICE ASSISTANT

Preston College; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Ingleton is seeking a Pharmacy Apprentice Assistant. This role offers hands-on experience in medication preparation and customer service, with a starting wage of £8.13 per hour. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and have GCSEs in English and Maths. Upon completion, there is a potential progression to a full-time Pharmacy Technician role. Training and support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail for medication preparation is crucial.
• Basic IT literacy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and labeling medications under supervision.
• Receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock.
• Serving customers and answering basic health queries.
• Maintaining records and administrative tasks.
• Supporting health promotion campaigns.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Basic IT literacy

Organised and able to follow procedures

Education

GCSEs Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and ideally Science

Job description

Overview

PHARMACY APPRENTICE ASSISTANT

Company: Ingleton Pharmacy
Location: Ingleton
Wage: £8.13 per hour, £288.46 per week (£15,000 per year)
Expiry: 31/10/2025

Responsibilities

• Preparing and labeling medications under supervision
• Receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
• Serving customers and answering basic health queries
• Maintaining records and administrative tasks
• Supporting health promotion campaigns

You will work alongside pharmacists and experienced staff, gaining hands-on experience and training as part of your apprenticeship.

Working Hours

35.5 hours per week. Monday - Saturday (working week) with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break. Exact schedule of working days may vary slightly.

Required Skills

• Good communication
• Attention to detail
• Basic IT literacy
• Organised and able to follow procedures

Required Qualities

Friendly, professional, trustworthy, team player, adaptable, willing to learn

Required Qualifications

GCSEs Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and ideally Science

Number of Vacancies

1

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion, potential progression to a full-time Pharmacy Technician role, and further development in healthcare and dispensing services