Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
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.
Role
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
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
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Training
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Training Provider
- I & F LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 6.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 7th October 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 12th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)