Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice - Applegate Pharmacy

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training institution in the United Kingdom is offering a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training to assist in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and providing personalized customer service. Candidates should have strong communication skills and commitment to health and safety standards. This apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to start your career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to assist and advise customers.
• Ability to handle cash and process payments accurately.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products.
• Process prescriptions and maintain confidentiality.
• Order and store pharmaceutical stock safely.

Job description

During your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, you will receive full training to confidently carry out a range of duties, including:

• Assisting in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products
• Receiving and processing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Ordering, receiving, and safely storing pharmaceutical stock, maintaining appropriate records
• Liaising with customers to provide friendly, personalised service and advice on products
• Managing stock levels, replenishing shelves, and maintaining a clean, organised sales area
• Receiving and verifying deliveries, checking quantities against orders and reporting shortages to the supervisor
• Processing customer payments accurately using the till (cash, card, and account payments)
• Assisting with daily or end-of-shift till reconciliations when required
• Ensuring all activities meet quality, health and safety, and customer service standards
• Applying specialist product knowledge when assisting with sales and customer queries
• Keeping the workplace clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards
• Completing all mandatory and apprenticeship training in line with programme requirements
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties required to support the smooth running of the pharmacy