Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Bath for those looking to embark on a career in pharmacy! This role as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice offers hands-on experience in customer engagement and pharmacy operations while pursuing a pharmacy qualification. You'll learn about over-the-counter medicines, assist in dispensing prescriptions, and gain valuable skills in a supportive environment. Ideal for individuals who are patient, non-judgmental, and enjoy working as part of a team, this apprenticeship will set you on the path to a rewarding career in healthcare. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to developing future pharmacy professionals!

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired, can be provided during the course.
• Personal qualities include patience and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and ordering stock.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Positions available:
1

Brief overview of the role:
BA1 3PT 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.

Personal Qualities:
Patience, Non-judgmental, Team working

Desired skills:
Communication skills, Organisation skills

Training to be provided:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects:
This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in customer engagement and pharmacy operations while pursuing a pharmacy qualification.

Vacancy description:
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Bath
- 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

Other Information:
Learning will be delivered online in a live virtual classroom environment in the pharmacy, so candidates need to be competent in and have access to a computer.