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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, help customers and work closely with the team to ensure safe and efficient service. You will undertake a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided. Working week: Mon-Fri 0900-1730 Sat 0900-4pm.

Duration typically 15 months. This role offers a valuable pathway into pharmacy careers with hands-on experience and

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare and helping people
• Good communication and customer service
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Basic IT skills
• No previous pharmacy experience required; full training provided

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the pharmacy
• Assist with preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain records
• Process prescriptions and sales using pharmacy systems
• Provide excellent customer service

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Punctual & reliable

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Pharmacy systems

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'll 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

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

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

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.

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 0900-1730 Sat 0900-4pm

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.

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.