Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy as an apprentice and gain valuable experience in customer engagement and prescription services. This role offers a structured pathway to a pharmacy qualification while working in a supportive environment. Ideal for individuals wishing to develop communication and organizational skills in the health sector. Previous qualifications in Maths and English are a plus but not required initially.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Willingness to complete Maths and English tests if required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assisting in dispensing prescription medicines and advising customers.
• Housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

• Location: Stourbridge, DY8 1QU
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02966
• Application Deadline Date: 14/06/2025
• Start Date: 15/06/2025
• Positions Available: 2
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
  
  

Brief Description

DY8 1QU 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 - Stourbridge

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 that clear on your CV.