Pharmacy Apprentice: Earn While You Learn & Grow

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to help with day-to-day pharmacy operations and customer service in Coventry. You will study a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship while working, with full training and support provided.

You’ll support medicines counter queries, assist with prescriptions under supervision, manage stock, use pharmacy systems, and help maintain safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as training can be provided.
• No prior pharmacy experience required; full training provided.
• Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy.
• Assist customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Assist with preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain accurate records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliable and punctual

Basic IT skills

Education

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

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) training

Job description

Skills 4 Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to help with day-to-day pharmacy operations and customer service in Coventry. You will study a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship while working, with full training and support provided.

You’ll support medicines counter queries, assist with prescriptions under supervision, manage stock, use pharmacy systems, and help maintain safety and confidentiality.