Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship: Kickstart Your Healthcare Career! 🚀

Ready to dive into the world of healthcare and make a real difference? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Pharmacy Assistant Apprentices! 🎉 This isn't just a job; it's your chance to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you'll be the backbone of our pharmacy, supporting the daily operations and ensuring our customers receive top-notch service. You'll work closely with our amazing pharmacy team, helping with everything from assisting customers at the counter to preparing prescriptions (don't worry, you'll have plenty of support! 😉). Plus, you'll master our pharmacy systems, handle stock like a pro 📦, and keep our space spick and span. Your duties will include:

• Greeting and assisting customers with their queries at the medicines counter 👋
• Supporting the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions (under expert supervision) 💊
• Managing stock, accepting deliveries, and keeping records accurate ✍️
• Using pharmacy software to process prescriptions and sales 💻
• Maintaining a super clean, safe, and confidential environment ✨
• Collaborating with the team to deliver awesome customer experiences! 🤝

What We're Looking For in Our Future Pharmacy Stars: 🌟

• A genuine passion for healthcare and helping people ❤️
• Awesome communication and customer service skills that shine! ✨
• Sharp attention to detail and a hunger to learn new things 🧠
• The ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment ⚡
• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude 💯
• Basic IT skills are a plus! 🖱️

No prior pharmacy experience? No problem! We provide full, comprehensive training to set you up for success. 💪

Your Apprenticeship Journey: 🎓

• Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
• Duration: Typically 15 months
• Learning: A blend of on-the-job training and guided learning.
• Commitment: You'll need to commit to your contracted working hours and guided learning time.

Why This is Your Next Big Move: 💼

• Earn While You Learn: Get paid while gaining valuable experience. 💰
• Respected Role: Become a vital part of the healthcare community. 🏥
• Nationally Recognised Qualification: Boost your CV with a qualification that opens doors. 🚪
• Develop Transferable Skills: Build skills that are valuable in many careers and pave the way for long-term opportunities in pharmacy. 🚀

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we find the perfect candidate. 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

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))