Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Swindon. This role includes engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services, assisting with stock management, and gaining relevant qualifications while learning about pharmacy services. Ideal for individuals seeking to develop their skills in a retail pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or equivalent in Maths and English are desired but not essential.
• Ability to complete Maths and English Level 2 tests if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services and advice.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and ordering pharmaceutical stock.
• Perform housekeeping duties like stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

Job description

• Location: Swindon, SN25 1QQ
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02889
• Application Deadline Date: 01/07/2025
• Start Date: 02/07/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Monday to Sunday, hours to be confirmed during interviewing stage
  
  

Brief Description

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 - Swindon

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