Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship ELDER PHARMA LIMITED

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: 24 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,520.00

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday and alternate Saturdays 9am-1pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    29 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000194579

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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.

You will:

  • 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

Shifts to be Monday - Friday, with alternate Saturdays (9am - 1pm)

Wage to be £6.50 per hour  

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.
  • Learning will be delivered online in a live virtual classroom environment in the pharmacy

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, Non judgemental, Team working, Patience, Initiative

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

After decades under the ownership of Boots, we at Stow Pharmacy are proud to open our doors to the community of Harlow the Stow, Harlow and beyond. We are a family-run independent pharmacy, offering a range of NHS and private services tailored to meet local needs and look forward to helping you get the best out of your medicines. To help support the best service, we aim to embrace technology, keep you abreast of the latest guidance and useful hints & tips via our website as well as Facebook We also have a free, handy app to take away the stress of ordering repeat medicines. Please feel free to speak to a member of the team who would be happy to help get you set up!

Employer

ELDER PHARMA LIMITED

Address

188 New Road, Croxley Green

Rickmansworth

WD3 3HD

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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: 24 Sep 2023