Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

CASTLE SHAW HOLDINGS LTD · 8 Carlton Parade,, BR6 0JB

Salary
£16,640 a year
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Closes
4 Dec 2026
Qualification
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Training provider
I & F LIMITED

About the role

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service. You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided. Key duties include supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries, assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision), handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records, using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality, and working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in healthcare and working with people, strong communication and customer service skills, good attention to detail and willingness to learn, ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, reliability, punctuality and professionalism, and basic IT skills. No previous pharmacy experience is required as full training is provided. The apprenticeship is typically 15 months and delivered through blended learning. Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours. 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.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths And English: 4 (Desired)
  • Communication skills
  • Non judgemental
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Team working

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