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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Cheadle; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 16 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Earn while you learn

Nationally recognised qualification

Training provided

Résumé du poste

Skills 4 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support daily operations, help customers at the counters and work with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient service.

You will study a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided. This is a great entry point into pharmacy with real responsibilities and career progression.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English preferred.
• No prior pharmacy experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team.
• Willing to commit to apprenticeship alongside duties.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Support customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Assist with preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health and safety.
• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service.

Connaissances

Healthcare interest

Customer service

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Fast-paced

Reliability

IT skills

No experience required

Formation

GCSE Maths & English

Outils

Pharmacy software

Description du poste

About the role

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service.

You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.

• 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

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Basic IT skills
• No previous pharmacy experience is required full training is provided.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Why apply?

• Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy

Working Week

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm

Duration: Typically 15 months

Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning

Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours

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.

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.