Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice in Morecambe! This role offers a unique chance to engage with customers while providing essential prescription counter services. You'll gain hands-on experience in pharmacy operations, including stock management and advising on over-the-counter medications. With training provided to achieve a pharmacy qualification, this position is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in healthcare. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a real difference in the community and pave the way for future career growth in the pharmacy sector.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desired but can be provided as part of the course.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required for applicants without qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and advising on over-the-counter medications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Positions available:
1

Brief overview of the role:
LA3 2LE 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-judgmental, Team working

Desired skills:
Communication skills, Organisation skills

Training to be provided:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects:
This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in customer service and pharmacy operations, leading to a pharmacy qualification.

Vacancy description:
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Morecambe
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

Salary: £6.40ph