Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Skills4Group; St. Ives; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group in St Ives is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support daily pharmacy operations while training towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a busy community pharmacy team and begin a structured programme starting with on-the-job learning.

The role includes helping customers, handling prescriptions under supervision, and developing essential pharmacy skills through blended learning over typically 15 months.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade A-C (or 4-9) preferred, taught during course if not already.
• No previous pharmacy experience required; full training provided.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; able to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medicines counter queries and prescription preparation (under supervision).
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain accurate records.
• Provide high standards of cleanliness, health and safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Support pharmacy team to deliver public health services.

Skills

Healthcare interest

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

IT basics

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Skills4Group in St Ives is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support daily pharmacy operations while training towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You will join a busy community pharmacy team and begin a structured programme starting with on-the-job learning.

The role includes helping customers, handling prescriptions under supervision, and developing essential pharmacy skills through blended learning over typically 15 months.