Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

BMP Healthcare; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in England is looking for a pharmacy assistant to help dispense prescription medicines and provide expert advice on over-the-counter medications. The ideal candidate will hold a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and team-working skills. This role focuses on patient safety and regulatory compliance, offering a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English is required.
• Share relevant qualifications or industry experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and order stock.
• Advise customers on medications and handle prescriptions.
• Maintain patient safety and health standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Non judgemental attitude

Organisation skills

Patience

Team working

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over‑the‑counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments, receive and log prescriptions
• assemble prescribed items, undertake an in‑process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
• work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
• order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
• provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
• work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
• act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
• recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
• support the team in the development of others
• maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
• communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
• handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
• use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
• demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
• make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
• use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
• maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
• promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
• promote healthy lifestyles to customers
• work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
• apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
• act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4-9)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working