Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
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Company: Harrison Pharmacy
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Location: SOUTHWICK, BN42 4QB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
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Ref: VAC-01009
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Application Deadline Date: 14/08/2026
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Start Date: 17/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed during the interview.
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.
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.
Personal Qualities
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Skills Required
Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Training to be Provided
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if required.
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 & safety responsibility; Rotation of stock; Use of patient record systems and use of smart cards; 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