Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

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Job summary

Newcastle-based Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role within a busy community pharmacy team. You will support day-to-day running, help customers at the counter, and work towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training provided.

This 15‑month program offers hands-on learning, stock handling, prescription processing under supervision, and development of customer service skills in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A-C (4-9) in Maths and English preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and complete Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support 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

Friendly

Reliable

Motivated

Strong communication

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Newcastle-based Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role within a busy community pharmacy team. You will support day-to-day running, help customers at the counter, and work towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training provided.

This 15‑month program offers hands-on learning, stock handling, prescription processing under supervision, and development of customer service skills in a healthcare setting.