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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Jhoots Healthcare

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 16 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 9am-6pm Shop Opening hours. Candidate will work their agreed hours between these times.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123203

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Gain experience in retail 
  • Learn about over-the-counter medicines 
  • Assist in dispensing prescription medicines 
  • Order pharmaceutical stock 
  • Advise customers on over-the-counter medication  
  • Assist with minor ailments 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Pharmacy services assistant Level 2 (GCSE) 

Functional skills if required. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential progression for the right person.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Non judgemental, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4-9) Desired

Things to consider

Learning will be delivered online in a live virtual classroom environment, so candidates need to be competent in and have access to a computer.

About the employer

We offer a full range of Essential, Advanced and Enhanced NHS Services as operated by the Local Commissioners.  Please see our services section for further details. Our staff are the heart of our business and their training and development is vital in ensuring an excellent customer experience.  No compromise is made on the training offered to our staff,  from choosing excellent external suppliers and having a highly experienced management team who is readily available. 'Scientia Skills are very proud to work with Jhoots in supporting their team's development.  It is really exciting to work with a company who are as passionate about training and customer service as we are!'  Rachel Marchant, Managing Director, Scientia Skills.  

Employer

Jhoots Healthcare

Address

Pinfold Street

Wednesbury

WS10 8SY

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Training

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Pharmacy services assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 16 Feb 2023