Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Luton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in the United Kingdom is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role, combining on-the-job duties with a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You will work with the pharmacy team to support daily operations and help customers.

No prior pharmacy experience is required as full training is provided, with your GCSEs and the apprenticeship programme supporting your development.

Qualifications

• No previous pharmacy experience required; full training provided.
• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs (A-C) or 4-9

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship

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.