Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship ARUN SHARMA CHEMISTS LTD (HEAD OFFI

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: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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 8:00am - 8:00pm (Shop opening hours) Shifts to be confirmed between these hours.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195059

  • 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 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 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, Non judgemental, Patience, 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

pharmacy DIRECT was set up by pharmacist Arun Sharma in 1986 and has become the largest privately owned community pharmacy group in Southampton, England. We operate six community pharmacies in Southampton and we deliver pharmacy direct to our patients, we are right on price and right on you door step. We were the first pharmacy to offer a free prescription collection and delivery service to Southampton using our own highly trained drivers and eco-friendly vehicles.

Employer

ARUN SHARMA CHEMISTS LTD (HEAD OFFI

Address

Pharmacy Direct, Weston Lane

Southampton

SO19 9GH

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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: 02 Oct 2023