Introduction
Werrington Pharmacy is offering a hard‑working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant. The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication, gaining key skills and assisting customers on the counter.
About the Employer
At Werrington Pharmacy we care about the community we serve. We pride ourselves on well‑trained and qualified pharmacists who are eager to give advice, treat and also dispense prescriptions.
What You’ll Do
- Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
- Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
- Making up blister packs
- Dispensing once trained
- Labelling of prescriptions
- Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face
- Duplicating and disposing of medicines
- Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
- Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
- Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
- Utilise specialist product knowledge when required
- Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
- Complete compulsory training as required
- Carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role
Training Outcome
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for ongoing employment. There is an opportunity to progress to Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice either at this employer (if offered) or by finding another pharmacy placement elsewhere.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental attitude
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE Maths and English (grade 9‑4 / C)
Course Information
Course: Pharmacy Services Assistant (Level 2)Level: 2Route: Health and ScienceApprenticeship Level: IntermediateTraining Provider: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Full range of shifts between the pharmacy opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm; Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm (includes working every other Saturday, but a weekly day off will be given)
- Expected Duration: 1Year 3Months
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