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.
Wage £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Every other Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm 40 hours a week
Duration 1 year 3 months
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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 Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailments
Where you'll work 1 HIGH STREET
PERSHORE
WR10 1AB
Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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 theteam, 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 Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required
Requirements GCSE or equivalent in:
Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in:
Maths and English (grade 4-9) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills Communication skills
Non judgemental
Organisation skills
Patience
Team working
About this company Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
After this apprenticeship 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
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
I & F LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000314192.
Apply now Closes on Friday 27 June 2025
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