Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Woodspeen Training Limited

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Description
A pharmacy based in Manchester are hoping to recruit a hard-working professional as an apprentice pharmacy assistant.

For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full time employment and progress to higher level qualifications such as level 3 pharmacy technician.

Duties will include checking off, unpacking orders, stock management etc.


Annual wage
£8,236.80 a year


Working week
Monday-Sunday 30 hours per week weekends on a rota and shifts to be decided after interview


Vacancy description

Duties to include:

  • Support with patient consultations
  • Dispensing medicine (after training)
  • General admin
  • Dealing with counter and phone enquiries
  • Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
  • Checking off and unpacking orders
  • Stock management
  • Date checking of stock
  • Processing NHS prescriptions

Desired skills

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

Personal qualities

  • Punctual
  • Friendly
  • Keen to progress
  • Must be willing to work as part of a team
  • Work hard to achieve the qualification they are working towards
  • Willingness to learn

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent English/Maths (Grade 4/c) desirable

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Possible fulltime permanent role for the right person
  • Further potential for other training such as a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard delivered by Woodspeen Training
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths if required

Job Type:
Apprenticeship


Salary:
£5.28 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location:
In person

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