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 to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, flexibility maybe required and possible weekend work. Shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 11 Jun 2024 Date posted 19 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000246098 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day We are looking for someone who has good communication, customer service and organisation skills. This is because you will be talking to a variety of patients who will each have individual needs, so these types of skills are very important. To help you thrive in a pharmacy setting, you should be punctual not only arriving to work but also meeting deadlines, a friendly personality, keen to progress, a caring team member, hardworking and have a willingness to learn. GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in maths and English are desired but not essential. What are the duties of the role? Support with patient consultations Dispensing medicine (with training) General admin Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software Checking off and unpacking orders Stock management Date checking of stock Processing NHS prescriptions The training you will be getting Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard, which includes: Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) In-house training, method to be confirmed A lot of support form your tutor and colleagues What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Full-time permanent role for the right person Further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths/English (Grade Grade 4/C or above.) Essential