Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Whickham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare training provider in Whickham seeks individuals for a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. The role involves engaging with customers and providing prescription counter services alongside housekeeping duties. Applicants are encouraged to have GCSEs in Maths and English, but support will be given for those without. Training includes obtaining a qualification while gaining valuable experience in retail pharmacy. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to public health services in a community setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Applicants may complete initial Maths and English tests.
• Training to be provided includes Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver various public health services.

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03793
• Application Deadline Date: 31/12/2025
• Start Date: 05/01/2026
• Working Week: TBC

About the course

Brief Description

Brief Description

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. NE16 5QU

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

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.

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship – [Whickham]
• Gain experience in retail
• Learn about over-the-counter medicines
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments