Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmacy is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This role involves engaging with customers to provide prescription services, learning about over-the-counter medications, and performing housekeeping duties. It is ideal for confident individuals passionate about customer service while gaining essential pharmacy qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desirable but can be achieved during the course.
• Applicants without qualifications must pass initial Maths and English tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescription counter services and advice to customers.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Learn about over-the-counter medicines and assist in dispensing prescriptions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

• Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1JU
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02902
• Application Deadline Date: 16/06/2025
• Start Date: 17/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
  
  

Brief Description

LE65 1JU This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Personal Qualities

Patience, Non judgemental, Team working

Skills Required

Communication skills, Organisation skills

Training to be Provided

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

Future Prospects

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Vacancy Detail

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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

£7.55ph

We are looking for a confident and outgoing learner who has a passion for customer service.