At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to learn the ropes of pharmacy dispensing and patient care.
- Company: Citywide Health, York’s top independent pharmacy group.
- Benefits: Earn a specialised certificate and gain hands-on experience in healthcare.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with potential for career advancement in healthcare.
- Why this job: Kickstart your healthcare career with real-world training and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grade 4; communication and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team, learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. The 18‑month apprenticeship will earn a specialised certificate, a requirement to work in any pharmacy.
About the Employer
Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations. Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services. We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long‑term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.
What You’ll Do
Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, you will:
- help in the prescription process,
- liaise with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals,
- complete your coursework in a timely manner,
- keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses, and
- respect and maintain the confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018.
Training Outcome
Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist. Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Patience
Qualifications Desired:
- GCSE English, grade 4
- GCSE Maths, grade 4
Course Information
Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working week: Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend work, depending on the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
Expected duration: 1 year 6 months
Number of positions available: 4
Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice: Start Your Healthcare Career employer: Citywide Health
Citywide Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where you can kickstart your healthcare career as a Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice. With a commitment to employee development, you will gain valuable skills and qualifications while working alongside a qualified team in York's leading independent pharmacy group, paving the way for future career progression within the healthcare sector.
