At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pharmacy operations, assist customers, and prepare prescriptions under supervision.
- Company: Join a respected healthcare team in Ashington.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with full training and a nationally recognised qualification.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with excellent long-term career prospects in pharmacy.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in healthcare with hands-on experience and valuable skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for healthcare and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 15750 - 19250 £ per year.
About the role
As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service. You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.
- Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
- Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
- Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
- Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
- Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service
What we’re looking for:
- A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Basic IT skills
- No previous pharmacy experience is required; full training is provided.
Duration: Typically 15 months
Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning. Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours.
Why apply?
- Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Working Week: Monday to Friday 08.30am to 6.00pm
Qualifications Required: GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course. For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.
Personal Qualities Skills Required
Training to be Provided: Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
Future Prospects: 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.
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Ashington employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
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