Level 2/​Intermediate Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant

The post holder will work in a busy pharmacy dispensing hub and assist the pharmacist in the dispensing of medication. The weekly hours and weekly wage will be reviewed with a view to be increased once the apprentice has settled into the role and is making good progress with their apprenticeship.

Please note this is an online pharmacy not a traditional retail pharmacy on the High Street so you will not have face to face contact with the customers although the dispensing role is very similar and you will complete the same apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will predominately be based in the hub just outside of Nottingham city centre assisting in the dispensing of medication. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties will include:

• Complete prescription receipt and collection
• Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
• Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
• Assisting future sales and maximum profits, by the analysing of seasonal trends and product selection
• Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
• Maintaining awareness of market trends and advertising, updating sales display areas
• Dealing with sales as and when required, assist customers over the telephone showing high standards of customer care at all times, providing a helpful and friendly service, in order to maximise sales
• To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
• To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
• To complete compulsory training as required
• To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role