Location: Barking Essex, IG11 7NP
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
Ref: VAC-02959
Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2025
Start Date: 19/06/2025
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm, may include occasional Saturdays
Brief Description
This role involves engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, and housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment. You will help deliver various public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.
Qualifications Required
GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English are desired but not essential, as these can be provided as part of the course. Applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent will be offered employment on the condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to assess suitability for the course.
Personal Qualities
* Patience
* Non-judgemental attitude
* Teamwork
Skills Required
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
Training to be Provided
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
Future Prospects
This role offers experience in retail, knowledge about over-the-counter medicines, assistance in dispensing prescriptions, stock ordering, customer advice on medication, and support for minor ailments, all while gaining a pharmacy qualification.
Vacancy Details
* Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Essex
* 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
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Applicants should reside within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please indicate this on your CV.
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