Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
DAY LEWIS PLC · South West · PL1 3BW
About the role
๐ Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Devon ๐
Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Pharmacy Assistant Apprentices! This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives while earning and learning. โจ
As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you'll be at the heart of our pharmacy, supporting the daily operations, helping our customers, and working closely with our amazing team to deliver a safe and efficient service. You'll also be working towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, with all the training and support you need to succeed. ๐
Your Day-to-Day Will Involve:
- ๐ Greeting and assisting customers at the medicines counter, answering their questions.
- ๐ Helping prepare and dispense prescriptions (always with supervision, of course!).
- ๐ฆ Managing stock, accepting deliveries, and keeping our records ship-shape.
- ๐ป Using our pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
- ๐งผ Maintaining a super clean and safe pharmacy environment, keeping everything confidential.
- ๐ค Collaborating with the team to provide top-notch customer service.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
- ๐ Has a genuine passion for healthcare and helping people.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Is a great communicator with awesome customer service skills.
- ๐ง Is detail-oriented and eager to learn new things.
- ๐โโ๏ธ Can thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- โฐ Is reliable, punctual, and professional.
- ๐ป Has basic IT skills.
No prior pharmacy experience? No worries! We provide full training. ๐
Apprenticeship Perks:
- ๐ Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
- ๐๏ธ Duration: Typically around 15 months.
- ๐ Training: Blended learning delivered alongside your work.
- โณ Commitment: You'll need to commit to your contracted working hours and guided learning.
Why You Should Apply:
- ๐ฐ Earn While You Learn: Get paid while gaining valuable experience in a respected healthcare role.
- ๐ Nationally Recognised Qualification: Boost your CV with a qualification that opens doors.
- ๐ฑ Develop Your Skills: Gain transferable skills and explore long-term career paths in pharmacy.
Important Note: This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we find the perfect candidate. Don't miss out! Apply today! ๐
Key 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