About the Role - As a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice, you will:
Support the dispensing and supply of medicines
Offer excellent customer service and health advice
Work alongside experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals
Maintain stock and ensure pharmacy hygiene standards
Learn about over-the-counter medications and pharmacy procedures
Full training will be provided; no prior experience is required!Training:Apprentices attend live virtual classes and interactive workshops via video conferencing platforms, led by experienced pharmacy assessor.
Learning is aligned with your daily tasks in the pharmacy. You’ll apply new knowledge directly in your role, with support from both your employer and tutor.
Your tutor will conduct monthly check-ins with you and your line manager to ensure you're on track and developing the required skills and behaviours.
You’ll complete short assignments and build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and behaviours throughout the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Full-Time Employment - Many apprentices are offered permanent roles upon completing their apprenticeship. Possible job titles include:
Pharmacy Assistant
Dispensary Assistant
Counter Assistant (OTC)
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - Progression to the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship is a natural next step. This leads to:
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
Greater responsibility in clinical services, dispensing, and managing medicines
Specialist Roles in Healthcare or Retail - Depending on your interests, you could move into:
Medicines Counter Services
Health & Wellbeing Advisor roles
NHS or hospital pharmacy support roles
Further Education & Training - You may choose to study further qualifications such as:
NVQs or diplomas in health and social care
Customer service or team leadership qualifications
Clinical training to specialise in areas such as vaccinations or diabetes care support
Employer Description:Wrens Nest Pharmacy is at the heart of the Dudley community, committed to providing friendly, efficient, and high-quality pharmaceutical care. We pride ourselves on excellent service, expert knowledge, and supporting our local residents with their health needs.Working Hours :Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Sunday: Closed
Apprenticeship working hours will typically fall within these times.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Job Responsibilities:
Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice
Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments
Using your own judgement and communication skills ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner
Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and ensure procedures are completed
Receive and make telephone calls as required
Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery with particular reference to GP triage
Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient/transferred via EPS to nominated pharmacy within 48 hours. Note: The responsibility for dealing with acute prescription requests rests with the practice dispenser or duty doctor
Prepare lists and notes for all surgeries and clinics held, ensuring completion of all associated paperwork
Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non General Medical Services) services, accept payment and issue receipts for same
Enter patient information on to the computer as required
Ensure that all new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately and any change of address dealt with appropriately
Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners or the Assistant Practice Manager
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
Training Outcome:
We will train you to have excellent customer service skills, be confident in all aspects of administrator/secretary work
The aim is that our apprentices become highly employable within the sector, that they have confidence in their own skills and that we support them to stay within the team or find a suitable role in a different healthcare setting, as appropriate
Employer Description:We are a small GP surgery based in Derby city. Our systems are very digitalised, and we offer telephone, virtual and face to face appointments to our patients, allowing us to provide prompt medical care. Our Reception and Admin teams are small, but hard working and supportive. We have two GP Partners and a Clinical team.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm or 11.00am - 6.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a fast-paced team on a 12-month contract basis. The role requires 5 days per week in the office and is based in London.
This would suit a mid-level EA who is highly organised and capable of managing competing priorities. Previous financial services experience is a must.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Proven experience within financial services (essential)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
High level of discretion and professionalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Concur experience is beneficial
Core Responsibilities:
Manage complex and changing diaries, prioritising and resolving conflicts
Coordinate meetings, including logistics, venues, and virtual arrangements
Act as a key contact for senior stakeholders, managing communications and relationships.
Screen emails and calls, responding or escalating as appropriate
Prepare meeting materials and maintain internal systems (including CRM)
Arrange international travel and manage expenses in line with policy
Support team activities, including event coordination and ad hoc tasks
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16413)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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The Parts Department is at the heart of our operations. Our Parts Advisors are responsible for the stock control of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. This includes the ordering, selling and managing of stock to ensure that we meet the needs of our trade counter customers and to guarantee that our workshop team have the parts and accessories that they need to complete their daily tasks.
Your duties will vary from day to day and could include:
Providing advice to customers who are having problems with their vehicles
Taking sales orders from customers both face to face and over the phone
Stock control for vehicle parts and accessories
Maintaining an ordered stock room
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaison with internal teams to ensure the correct stock is place at the right time
Our ideal candidate will be methodical in their way of working and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You also should be IT literate (although full training will be provided).
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand.
Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training costs are covered as part the programme (travel, accommodation and food).
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the one-year programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
Brand specific certifications
Training Outcome:
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Parts Assistant is in excess of £20,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship
Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes
Employer Description:Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry.
The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
The Parts Department is at the heart of our operations. Our Parts Advisors are responsible for the stock control of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. This includes the ordering, selling and managing of stock to ensure that we meet the needs of our trade counter customers and to guarantee that our workshop team have the parts and accessories that they need to complete their daily tasks.
Your duties will vary from day to day and could include:
Providing advice to customers who are having problems with their vehicles
Taking sales orders from customers both face to face and over the phone
Stock control for vehicle parts and accessories
Maintaining an ordered stockroom
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaison with internal teams to ensure the correct stock is in place at the right time
Our ideal candidate will be methodical in their way of working and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers, you will need to have excellent communication skills. You also should be IT literate (although full training will be provided).
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship. Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training costs are covered as part of the programme (travel, accommodation and food).
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the one-year programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
Brand specific certifications
Training Outcome:Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey, and you will have the opportunity to drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Parts Assistant is in excess of £20,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.Employer Description:Audi is an exceptional brand fuelled by a passion to create the ultimate customer experience, which is why we are looking to invest in apprentices who can help us achieve our ambitious plans. There's never been a better time to join us, as we continue to enjoy massive success and unprecedented growth in the prestige car market. We are looking for the next generation of exceptional people to become part of our team and help us to delight our customers.Working Hours :Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. Our Customer Service Advisors play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty. This is a varied role where you will work with all departments bringing a friendly and energetic approach to your daily work. Every day is different within the Service Department so the role will vary. Some duties on a day-to-day basis may include:
Customer Service: Arranging bookings and appointments, talking to customers both face to face and on the phone, communicating with the customer throughout the time that their vehicle is with us.
Administration: Completion of relevant paperwork for customer service and centre records, preparation of invoices, and processing of warranty claims.
Teamwork: Liaise with all the relevant departments, including workshop and management, to deliver an amazing customer experience.
Promotion: Assisting with the sale of accessories and service plans.
Our ideal Customer Service Advisor apprentice will be an outgoing, confident, and approachable problem solver who can deliver excellent customer service.
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long-term career, with excellent earnings and progression opportunities once you complete your training.Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom, remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre. Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre. This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. On successful completion of the one-year programme, you will receive the following: Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard.Brand-specific certifications. Training Outcome:Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers, encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities. Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey, and you will have the opportunity to drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Customer Service Assistant is between £20,000 and £30,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes. Employer Description:One in every nine vans sold in the UK is a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle. Dependable, Partnership and Economical. These are the brand values of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. With a vehicle range that includes the iconic camper van to our more modern Amarok’s and transporters, it’s no wonder our customers are loyal supporters of our brand. We are looking for the next generation to work within our retail network as an apprentice, taking on the technical and life skills that will be the foundation of a rewarding career. Working Hours :Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
