Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health sector is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Shrewsbury. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in retail pharmacy, assisting with prescription services, and learning about over-the-counter medicines while working towards a pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Personal qualities: Patience, Non-judgmental, Team working.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and advising on over-the-counter medication.
• Housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

• Location: Shrewsbury, SY2 5SR
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02917
• Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2025
• Start Date: 31/05/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)
  
  

Brief Description

SY2 5SR 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 - Shrewsbury

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

£7.55ph

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.