Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking organization, where you can engage with customers and clients while providing essential prescription counter services. This apprenticeship role offers a unique chance to gain valuable experience in the pharmacy sector, assisting with public health services and learning about over-the-counter medications. As you work alongside a supportive team, you will develop essential skills in communication and organization, all while pursuing a pharmacy qualification. Join this dynamic environment and embark on a rewarding career path in health and public services.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in delivering public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Location: Colchester, CO2 7GH
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02864
• Application Deadline Date: 03/05/2025
• Start Date: 10/05/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

Brief Description:
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-judgmental, 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:
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.