Apprenticeship · Level 2
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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Day Lewis
£16,640
Sunninghill

Expected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship over approximately 15 months.
  • Earn £16,640 per year while working 40 hours per week.
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification and develop transferable skills in a healthcare role.
  • Applications close on 2026-10-30, but may close earlier.

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.

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- 6pm with 60 minutes unpaid 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