Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmacy education offers an exciting apprenticeship as a Pharmacy Assistant in Gloucester. The role includes engaging with customers, aiding in prescription services, and gaining valuable qualifications. This opportunity not only develops skills in healthcare but also offers mentorship in a supportive environment, preparing you for a career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but can be obtained during the course.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required for those without relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Help deliver various public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

• Location: Abbeydale, GL4 4BL
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03014
• Application Deadline Date: 27/06/2025
• Start Date: 30/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon- Fri 9-6
  
  

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 - Gloucester

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