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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship PHARMASIA 8 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: 23 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,582.00

  • Working week

    9:30am-5:30pm for 4 weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays (lunchbreak - 30 mins)

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125405

  • 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, Non judgemental, Initiative, Patience

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

Parkview Pharmacy was originally known as Stern’s Chemist and was established in 1948 by the Stern family (Mrs Stern is the current landlord). The pharmacy was sold by the Stern’s in 2005 to Mr Gold and was renamed as Parkview Pharmacy. In 2012, Hiran and Pinky Patel purchased Parkview Pharmacy before completely refurbishing the premises in the summer of 2018.

Employer

PHARMASIA 8 LTD

Address

195 Bramley Road

London

N14 4XA

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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: 23 Feb 2023