Pharmacy Services Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Skills4Pharmacy; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 8,900 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Pharmacy in Preston is recruiting a friendly Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. You will support day-to-day operations and assist customers while working toward a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training.

The role offers hands-on experience, stock handling, supervised prescription processing, and involvement in public health services over about 15 months. Training provided on-the-job.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential as training can be provided.
• Willingness to learn and undertake Maths/English tests if needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
• Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
• Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
• Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
• Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C / 4-9)

Job description

Skills4Pharmacy in Preston is recruiting a friendly Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. You will support day-to-day operations and assist customers while working toward a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training.

The role offers hands-on experience, stock handling, supervised prescription processing, and involvement in public health services over about 15 months. Training provided on-the-job.