Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in pharmacy services, including customer engagement, stock management, and dispensing support. You'll learn about over-the-counter medicines while working in a retail environment, enhancing your skills and qualifications in the health sector.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Initial Maths and English tests required for some applicants.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Supporting public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

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

Job description

Job Details

• Location: NUNEATON, CV10 8BW
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02941
• Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2025
• Start Date: 30/06/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

Brief Description

This is an exciting role involving engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, and housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment. The role supports delivering 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 qualifications, 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.

Skills Required

Good communication and 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 prescription medicines, stock ordering, customer advice on over-the-counter medications, and support with minor ailments.

Vacancy Details

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Warwickshire.

Gain retail experience, learn about medicines, assist in dispensing, stock management, and customer advice.