Apprentice Pharmacy Dispenser
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Position Overview & Specifications
Citywide Health strongly believe the success of the company comes from investing in our employees and we are currently looking for passionate and driven individuals with a desire to grow and develop with us.
Our apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to work as a key member of our team, whilst gaining valuable work experience within York's Largest Independent Pharmacy Group. As an Apprentice Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant you will be given the opportunity to gain your Level 2 NVQ where you will gain transferable skills to help develop your career further. Throughout your training you will be supported by a multi skilled team, most of whom have also completed the same apprenticeship, and gone on to become great leaders within the company.
Your day to day duties will include:
- Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process.
- Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone.
- Liaising with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Completing your coursework in a timely manner
- Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018).
The ideal candidate must be:
- Friendly, caring and passionate about patient welfare
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- Can work accurately under pressure and in a fast paced environment
- Ambitious with a good work ethic
- Be a strong team player whilst also able to work independently
- Take on feedback and listen to directions
- Be willinging to undertake extra training
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £300.00 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Pharmacy Dispenser roles across Citywide Health's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £8 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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