Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
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Company: Northumbria Way Pharmacy & Clinic (Cramlington)
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Location: CRAMLINGTON, NE23 6NZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000043690
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Application Deadline Date: 16/08/2026
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Start Date: 24/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Weekend work on a rota, will get days off during the week if working at weekend. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to a higher-level qualification, such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.
Future Prospects
- Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
- A possible permanent position within the organisation
Vacancy Detail
- Dispensing of medication to patients
- Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
- Check and monitor prescription slips
- Health and safety responsibility
- Rotation of stock
- Use of patient record systems and use of smart card
- Data entry relating to medication
- Labelling and dispensing
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Working within a team environment
- Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
- Completion of apprenticeship work on time