Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

About the role

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship 💊 – Colchester

Ready to kickstart your career in healthcare? 🏥 Join us as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice and become a vital part of our team, supporting the smooth running of the pharmacy and ensuring our customers receive top-notch service. You'll be gaining valuable experience while working towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, with all the training and support you need.

What you'll be doing:

• Greeting and assisting customers at the medicines counter 👋, answering their questions.

• Helping out with prescription preparation and dispensing (under guidance, of course!). 📜

• Managing stock, receiving deliveries, and keeping our records on point. 📦

• Using our pharmacy systems to handle prescriptions and sales. 💻

• Keeping the pharmacy clean, safe, and confidential. ✨

• Teamwork makes the dream work – ensuring everyone gets awesome customer service. 🤝

What we're looking for:

• A real passion for healthcare and helping people. ❤️

• Awesome communication and customer service skills. 🗣️

• Sharp attention to detail and a can-do attitude. 🧠

• Ability to thrive in a busy environment. 🏃‍♀️

• You're reliable, on time, and professional. 👍

• Basic IT skills are a plus. 🖱️

No prior pharmacy experience? No worries! We provide full training. 🙌

Apprenticeship Perks:

• Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. 🎓

• Duration: Roughly 15 months, with flexible blended learning. 🗓️

• You'll need to commit to your contracted working hours and guided learning. ⏰

Why join us?

• Earn money while you learn in a respected healthcare role. 💰

• Get a nationally recognised qualification. 🏆

• Build skills for a fantastic future in pharmacy. 🌟

Please note: This vacancy might close early if we find the perfect candidate. 👀

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