Job Description

About Taffs Pharmacy

Taffs Pharmacy is an independent NHS community pharmacy, delivering high-quality healthcare services in the heart of our local community.

Working in pharmacy can be extremely rewarding - it offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. We believe we can only put our patients first if we also prioritise the wellbeing and development of our staff. That's why we aim to provide a supportive work environment focused on your growth, while also recognising the importance of a healthy work-life balance.

If our values align with yours, we'd love you to join our pharmacy and start your journey in healthcare with us.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a motivated

Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

to join our innovative, friendly team of qualified professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in pharmacy. For the right person, there is the potential to secure a permanent role and progress to higher-level qualifications, such as the

Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship

.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Dispensing medication to patients under the supervision of a pharmacist Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medicines Checking and monitoring prescription slips Using pharmacy software for data entry and labelling Stock rotation, date checking, and maintaining a tidy dispensary Housekeeping duties Liaising with GP's and other healthcare professionals Following all health and safety responsibilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Assisting in maintaining accurate record-keeping and prescription filing Providing excellent customer service and advice, referring to the pharmacist where needed Completing apprenticeship coursework on time

Training & Qualification

You will work towards:

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Optional

Medicines Counter Assistant Course

accredited by the GPhC In-house training and mentoring from our experienced team End-Point Assessment (EPA)
You will have one day per week allocated for your apprenticeship training, with the remainder of the week gaining hands-on experience in the pharmacy.

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, you may progress to:

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

A permanent position within Taffs Pharmacy

Essential Criteria

A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn Good communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work as part of a team Self-motivated to study and complete coursework

Desirable Criteria

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C/4 or above Previous customer service or retail experience Good computer skills

Schedule & Hours

Monday - Friday Between 9:00am - 6:00pm

Benefits

Employee discount Supportive and friendly working environment Professional development opportunities

Work Location:

In person (Scunthorpe/Brigg)

Reference ID:

TAF/PAAPP01

If you are ready to start your career in pharmacy and believe you'd be a great fit for our team, please apply with your CV, including your GCSE grades where applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/08/2025
Reference ID: TAF/PAAPP01