Annual wage £13,312.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Flexibility may be required and possible weekend work. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 03 May 2024 Date posted 19 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000232187 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The range of duties is broad and varies depending on the post, but may include the following: Taking in and handing out prescriptions dispensing prescriptions Using computer systems to generate stock lists and labels Helping to maintain stock levels Ordering items for use within a department Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere Delivering pharmaceuticals and other goods to sites within a pharmacy department, and wards/departments/clinical areas Selling over the counter medicines Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature from patients and customers Bringing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines Assisting with the manufacture of medicines Preparing medicines 'aseptically' (preparing medicines in a very clean environment using special techniques) Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met Most common daily duties are as follows: Scanning and labelling prescriptions Bagging patient prescriptions Stock replenishment Stock rotation Serving customers General housekeeping The training you will be getting Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant How training will be delivered is to be confirmed What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Full-time position may be available for the right candidate. The opportunity to progress onto your Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship may also be available. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths/English (Grade Grade 4/C or above.) Essential