Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: Cohens Chemist-PONTEFRACT
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Location: PONTEFRACT,, WF8 1HJ
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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-03287
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Application Deadline Date: 12/09/2025
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Start Date: 29/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40-hour Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work between all our branches in region 14 which covers 11 branches in Pontefract, Castleford, Harrogate, Boston Spa and Leeds. 30 hours Monday to Friday 10-5
Brief Description
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. WF8 1HJ
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
Patience, Non judgemental, Team working
Skills Required
Communication skills, Organisation skills
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.
Vacancy Detail
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - [PONTEFRACT]
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailments