Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
G H FURNESS LTD · North East · NE17 7HU
About the role
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Newcastle 🏥✨
Hey there! Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Pharmacy Assistant Apprentices in Newcastle. This is your chance to make a real difference by supporting our pharmacy team and serving our community. 🤝
As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you'll be a vital part of our day-to-day operations. You'll be helping customers, working with the team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. 🚀 Plus, you'll be completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, with all the training and support you need to succeed. 📚
What you'll be doing:
- Helping customers at the medicines counter and answering their questions. 🙋♀️🙋♂️
- Assisting with getting prescriptions ready and handing them out (with supervision, of course!). 💊
- Managing stock, handling deliveries, and keeping our records ship-shape. 📦
- Using our pharmacy systems for prescriptions and sales. 💻
- Keeping the pharmacy super clean, safe, and confidential. ✅
- Being a rockstar team player to deliver top-notch customer service. ⭐
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for healthcare and helping people. ❤️
- Awesome communication and customer service vibes. 🗣️
- A keen eye for detail and a thirst for knowledge. 👀
- The ability to thrive in a busy environment. 🏃♀️
- Someone reliable, punctual, and professional. 💯
- Basic IT skills. 🖱️
No pharmacy experience? No problem! We provide full training. 👍
Apprenticeship Perks:
- Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. 🏆
- Duration: Around 15 months. 🗓️
- Training: Blended learning to fit your job. 💡
- Commitment: You'll need to commit to your contracted working hours and learning time. ⏰
Why join us?
- Earn & Learn: Get paid while you gain a respected healthcare qualification. 💰
- Real Skills: Develop valuable, transferable skills for a future in pharmacy. 📈
- Career Growth: Explore exciting long-term opportunities. 🌟
Heads up! This role might close early if we find the perfect candidate, so don't wait too long to apply! ⏳
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