Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health sector is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Drybrook. This exciting role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription services, and gaining a pharmacy qualification while developing essential skills. Candidates will learn about over-the-counter medicines and assist in various public health services.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Candidates without Level 2 Maths and English must complete initial tests.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assisting in dispensing prescription medicines and advising on over-the-counter medication.
• Housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

Location: Drybrook, GL179JA

Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Sector: Health, Public Services and Care

Ref: VAC-02988

Application Deadline Date: 18/06/2025

Start Date: 19/06/2025

Positions Available: 1

Working Week: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm, alternate Saturdays

Brief Description

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

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English are desired but not essential, as these can be provided as part of the course. For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent, employment will be offered on the condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to assess suitability for the course.

Personal Qualities

• Patience
• Non-judgemental attitude
• 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 role offers experience in retail, knowledge about over-the-counter medicines, assistance in dispensing prescriptions, ordering pharmaceutical stock, advising customers on over-the-counter medication, and helping with minor ailments. It provides an opportunity to gain a pharmacy qualification while developing relevant skills.

Vacancy Details

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Drybrook
• 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

Pay: £7.55 per hour

We are looking for candidates within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please indicate this on your CV.