Introduction

Pinxton Pharmacy, based in North Nottinghamshire, are offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to start their career in the pharmacy sector. We are now looking to recruit an additional apprentice. You will assist in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and liaise with customers in all areas of sales.

About the Employer

Pinxton Pharmacy is a welcoming pharmacy based in Pinxton, offering traditional chemist services and providing an array of other pharmacy services to the local community.

What You'll Do

If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential. The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills and assisting customers on the counter.

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

Potential for ongoing employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, if there is a position available at that time.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English & maths - Grades 9-3 (or A*-D)

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: There will be a full range of shifts with the earliest opening time of 8.30am and the latest closing time of 6.30pm. Saturday opening hours are 9.00am to 1.00pm. Exact shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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