Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Watford is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to engage with customers, assist in dispensing medications, and provide pharmacy services. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English, or equivalent, with patience and teamwork as key personal qualities. This role offers a chance to gain a pharmacy qualification and valuable retail experience.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Employment contingent on completing initial Maths and English tests for those without qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Positions available: 1

Brief overview of the role: WD23 2NN 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

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

Personal Qualities: Patience, Non judgemental, Team working

Desired skills

Desired skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills

Training to be provided

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

Future Prospects

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 description

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - [Hertfordshire]
• 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