Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship AMBER PHARM 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: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,725.00

  • Working week

    Monday-Saturday; shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000193356

  • 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 

Salary: £5.50 per hour

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with every 1 in 3 Saturday's

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

Qualifications

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

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

In addition to offering the very best health services and advice to our patients, Eccleshall Pharmacy aims to contribute to the wellbeing of the communities it serves. Our commitment to the community goes beyond our long history of practice. In order to better serve you, we constantly improve our expertise and knowledge. In doing so, we hope to improve not only the understanding but also the general health of the people we serve. By contacting us today, you can learn more about our services, gain a better understanding of your medication and various types of conditions.

Employer

AMBER PHARM LTD

Address

Eccleshall Pharmacy Ltd, 8 High Street, Eccleshall

Stafford

ST21 6BZ

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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: today