Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
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Company Cramlington Health LTD t/a Northumbria Way Pharmacy
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Provider COREED LIMITED
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Location Northumbria Way, 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-2000061321
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Application Deadline Date 22/11/2026
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Start Date 01/12/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week 37 hours, between hours of: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6:30pm. Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Sunday, 1.00pm - 5.00pm (Weekends on a rota).
Brief Description
We are hoping 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.
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
Other Information
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