Pharmacy Apprentice: Earn While You Learn & Build a Career

Skills4 Pharmacy; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Nationally recognised qualification

Job summary

Skills4 Pharmacy in Essex is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship while supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations and customer service.

You will learn through blended training, commit to 33 hours per week across 4.5 days, and gain hands-on experience handling prescriptions, stock and patient interactions.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided.
• Enrolment in Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with blended learning.
• Basic IT and patient-facing skills required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Good work ethic

Willingness to listen and learn

Friendly and approachable personality

Education

GCSEs A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Skills4 Pharmacy in Essex is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship while supporting day-to-day pharmacy operations and customer service.

You will learn through blended training, commit to 33 hours per week across 4.5 days, and gain hands-on experience handling prescriptions, stock and patient interactions.