Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Skills4Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group in Swindon is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support the day-to-day running of a busy community pharmacy. You will help customers, assist with prescriptions and work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient service while training for a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

The role offers blended learning with full training and support, typically over about 15 months, with a combination of work-based tasks and classroom-style learning.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• No previous pharmacy experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Education

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

Job description

Skills4Group in Swindon is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support the day-to-day running of a busy community pharmacy. You will help customers, assist with prescriptions and work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient service while training for a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

The role offers blended learning with full training and support, typically over about 15 months, with a combination of work-based tasks and classroom-style learning.