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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Hinckley is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role that combines on-the-job work with a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You will support customers, handle the medicines counter and work with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient service.

This 15-month blended learning program includes full training, with no prior pharmacy experience required, and aims to develop practical skills, customer care and health service delivery while earning as you

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 (Maths and English) or equivalent.
• Maths/English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications may be provided as part of the course.
• Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) training.
• No prior pharmacy experience is required; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy and help customers with queries.
• Assist with the preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain accurate records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Interest in healthcare

Communication skills

Customer service

Basic IT skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

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.

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

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

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

Working Week

Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.15pm

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.