Introduction

OX26 6JJ - We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

About the Employer

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

What You'll Do

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Biscester.

Here's the exciting bit…a great day includes:

You will work with the pharmacy team, helping and serving customers, giving appropriate advice on products, ensuring shelves are stocked and the counters is welcoming and attractive.

Duties will include:

Understanding what the Superdrug Pharmacy customer wants
Demonstrating exceptional customer service
Understanding the business and maintaining the brand reputation
Resolving customer queries
Using knowledge to promote products to customers
Adhering to all policies and procedures

Your training will take place in store, so no college days and no homework! At the end of your training period you will complete a discussion around your experiences, a multiple - choice test and an observation within your role. You will be supported throughout by your team and your assessor to achieve your Retail level 2 Apprenticeship.

What you’ll need to succeed:

A passion for learning
Be hard working and looking for variety and a fast paced working environment
Want to develop new skills
Be a real team player
Have a strong work ethic and flexible approach
Have an interest in retail pharmacy business
Be ambitious and keen to progress
Be committed to achieving your qualification

You qualify if ...

You have a grade 4 / C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths
You are not currently in any form of education, and you are available for full time shifts
You HAVEN’T completed a Retail Apprenticeship before
You have not completed a degree or more than 1 year at University
You are eligible to work in the UK
You are brand new to retail

Success in this role will enable you to take your next step with us, as we have a strong desire to promote from within and reward the highest achievers.

Here’s how you are rewarded:

Up to 28 days holiday
Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
Excellent training
Great sales incentives
Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future
Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Training Outcome

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.

Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Non judgemental
Organisation skills
Patience
Team working

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - 4-9

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm (may include some weekends)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: I & F LIMITED

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