At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a busy pharmacy team, serving customers and providing essential healthcare services.
- Company: Dynamic community pharmacy offering hands-on experience and a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, enjoy discounts, and access real-time pay tracking.
- Other info: No college days or homework; training provided in-store with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain a recognised qualification while making a difference in people's health.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English preferred but not essential; passion for learning is key.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Training 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.
Duties:
- 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
Training Details: 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.
Qualities and Skills:
- 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
Eligibility Criteria:
- 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
Benefits and Rewards:
- 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
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Bicester employer: I & F Limited (T/A Skills4Group)
I & F Limited (T/A Skills4Group) is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in healthcare. Located in Preston, the company fosters a supportive work culture where apprentices can earn while they learn, receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a focus on community service and high standards, employees are encouraged to grow within the organisation, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
Contact Details:
I & F Limited (T/A Skills4Group) Recruitment Team
