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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship PRESTWICH PHARMACY LTD

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: 18 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

  • Working week

    Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123209

  • 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?

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.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

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

About the employer

Prestwich Pharmacy is an independently owned retail Pharmacy. Positioned in the Longfield Centre at the heart of Prestwich Village, we are a friendly business that wants to inspire and encourage our customers to achieve their optimum health and well-being. We take pride in what we do and strive for excellence. We offer a range of services to treat and prevent ill health, with the majority available six days a week. We are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our community.

Employer

PRESTWICH PHARMACY LTD

Address

40 Longfield Centre

Manchester

M25 1AY

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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: 18 Feb 2023