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, exact shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 12 Months Possible start date 24 Jun 2024 Date posted 23 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000246664 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Taking in and handing out prescriptions, learning to dispense prescriptions 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 Selling over the counter medicines Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature Drawing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met Learning the till procedures and handling of cash, check money and change in the till 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 What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Future prospects 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, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired Things to consider If travelling via public transport, please take into consideration the time and distance of travel.