Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Gargrave; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Gargrave is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role. You will support day-to-day pharmacy operations and work closely with the team to ensure safe, efficient service while undertaking a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training and support.

No prior pharmacy experience is required as full training is provided and you will develop customer service, communication and administrative skills throughout the course.

Qualifications

• Communication skills and organisation skills are required.
• Patience, teamwork and a customer focused approach.
• Non-judgemental attitude is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Assist with preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain records accurately.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.

Job description

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service. You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.

Key duties include:

• Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
• Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
• Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
• Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
• Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people

Strong communication and customer service skills

Good attention to detail and willingness to learn

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Reliable, punctual and professional

Basic IT skills

No previous pharmacy experience is required full training is provided.

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, 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.