Key Takeaways
- Complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship over 15 months.
- Earn £16,640 per year while working 40 hours per week.
- Support customers, handle prescriptions, manage stock, and maintain records.
- Applications close on 2026-10-30.
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
- Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service
What we’re looking for:
- 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
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Basic IT skills
No previous pharmacy experience is required; full training is provided.
Apprenticeship details:
- Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
- Duration: Typically, 15-months
- Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning
- Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours.
Why apply?
- Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Develop transferable skills and long-term career opportunities in pharmacy.
Training
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
What happens at the end
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.
Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) - desired
Key details
- Wage: £16,640 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm with 30-minutes break.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Start date: 2026-11-02
- Closing date: 2026-10-30
- Apprenticeship standard: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Training provider: I & F LIMITED