Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant

­My local Chemist (Wilford Pharmacy) is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to start their career in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant.

The post holder will work in a small but busy pharmacy and assist the pharmacist in the dispensing of medication.

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions Making up blister packs Dispensing once trained Labelling of prescriptions Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face Duping and disposing of medicines Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas. Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages. Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met. To utilise specialist product knowledge when required. To maintain a clean and tidy working environment. To complete compulsory training as required. To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role.

Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0) Functional Skills in maths and English, if required. Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit an End Point Assessment. Please refer to above link for more information.

Training Outcome:
Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The heart of your Community... Your innovative local independent pharmacy offering a range of NHS and Private services. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

Working Hours :
Various shifts across business hours. Monday - Sunday, 9.00am - 9.00pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Proactive