Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant W SMITH (DURHAM) LTD

This role maintains a high level of competence to ensure the safe dispensing of medication to customers, as well as being the experts that our customers can rely on. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. The role will include dispensing medicine, serving customers, stock management, and more.

• Dispensing Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc]


• Functional Skills level 2 in maths and English if not already achieved grade 4 or C and above at GCSE or equivalent level, Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

W Smith Pharmacy based in Ushaw Moor, 3 miles from Durham city centre, are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their 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 higher level qualifications.


• General admin


• Dealing with over the counter and phone enquiries


• Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software


• Checking off and unpacking orders


• Stock management


• Date checking of stock


• Processing NHS prescriptions, You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience