- Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
- Ref: VAC-04512
- Application Deadline Date: 13/06/2026
- Start Date: 20/06/2026
- Working Week: 30 hours per week, hours tbc, but no evenings or weekends required
About the role
DN35 8EB We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Qualifications Required
GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English.
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Somebody with previous customer service experience
- Somebody based within 30 minutes of the pharmacy (please make it clear on your CV if you are able to drive)
- 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
Training Provided
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
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
Key Duties
- 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
Future Prospects
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.
Benefits
- Pay: £8ph
- Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
