Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
B36 0JG 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 - Castle Bromwich
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.
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.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Training Provider
- I & F LIMITED
- Working Week
- Mon-Fri 9am-7pm (may include some Saturdays) Reasonable distance form pharmacy, preferably with GCSE's
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 27th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 31st August 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
Qualifications
- Maths & English GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)