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

Werrington Pharmacy, based in Stoke-on-Trent, is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector.

If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

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
Duping 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
To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
To complete compulsory training as required
To 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
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
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 9-4 / C

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

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. It includes working every other Saturday, but time off in the week will be given.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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