Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Summary

We are seeking to recruit a new pharmacy apprentice to our innovative team of qualified professionals. We are looking for a passionate individual, motivated, reliable and keen to learn and develop within the pharmacy. We pride ourselves on providing high levels of customer service, so a positive outlook and can do attitude are required.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Saturday. Shifts will be discussed at interview.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Dispensing of medication to patients
Over counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips
Health & Safety Responsibility
Observing COVID Restrictions and Guidelines
Use of Patient Record Systems and use of smart card
Data Entry relating to medication
Labelling and Dispensing
Accuracy and Attention to detail
Numerate
Working within a team environment
Liaison with Doctors surgery and health professionals

Where you'll work

206 BOCKING LANE
SHEFFIELD
S8 7BP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

receive and log prescriptions
assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
support the team in the development of others
maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
promote healthy lifestyles to customers
work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others

Your training plan

Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
In-house training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Green Cross Chemists Limited are the largest Sheffield-based chain of independent pharmacies and have been providing quality pharmaceutical healthcare to the local community since 1984. This long-established community pharmacy was acquired by Green Cross Chemists in October 2007. It’s a very busy and well-loved community asset which was extensively extended, refurbished and refitted to a very high and modern standard in 2015. Now run by a tight team of highly qualified colleagues, this branch is performing to the highest standard and provides a superb, modern healthcare environment for patients, customers and staff.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the level 2 Pharmacy apprenticeship, for the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

April Morten

April.morten@woodspeentraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321722.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 June 2025)

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