Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Southampton 🚀

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? ✨ Join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice and become a vital part of our Southampton pharmacy! You'll be at the forefront of helping customers and supporting the smooth running of our pharmacy, all while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. 🎓

What you'll be doing:

• 🌟 Providing excellent service to customers at the medicines counter and answering their questions.
• 💊 Helping prepare and supply prescriptions (with guidance, of course!).
• 📦 Managing stock, deliveries, and keeping our records shipshape.
• 💻 Using our pharmacy systems for prescriptions and sales.
• 🧼 Keeping our pharmacy clean, safe, and confidential.
• 🤝 Working with an awesome team to deliver top-notch customer service.

What we're looking for in you:

• 💡 A real passion for healthcare and helping people.
• 🗣️ Great communication and customer service vibes.
• 👀 Keen attention to detail and a hunger to learn.
• ⚡ The ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• ⏰ Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude.
• 🖱️ Basic IT skills.
• 🚫 No prior pharmacy experience needed – we provide all the training!

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• 📚 Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
• 🗓️ Duration: Approximately 15 months.
• 💻 Learning: A blended approach combining on-the-job experience with dedicated learning.
• ⏰ Commitment: You'll need to commit to your contracted working hours and guided learning.

Why this is your next big step:

• 💰 Earn & Learn: Get paid while you gain valuable experience in a respected healthcare role.
• 🏆 Get Qualified: Earn a Level 2 qualification that's recognised nationwide.
• 📈 Grow Your Career: Develop skills that open doors to exciting long-term opportunities in pharmacy.

Psst! 🤫 This role might close sooner than you think if we find the perfect match! Don't miss out!

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