Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company, where you will engage with customers and clients while gaining valuable pharmacy qualifications. As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will provide essential prescription counter services and advice, manage stock, and contribute to public health services. This role offers a unique chance to learn about over-the-counter medicines and assist in dispensing prescriptions, all while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare and retail.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or equivalent in Maths and English desired.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assisting in dispensing prescription medicines and advising on over-the-counter medication.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Location: Pinhoe, EX1 3SA
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02919
• Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2025
• Start Date: 08/06/2025
• 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 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 - Pinhoe

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