Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Barking; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is offering an Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice position in Barking. You will support day-to-day pharmacy operations and work with the team to ensure safe, efficient service while undertaking a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training.

Role includes customer interactions, assisting with prescriptions, stock handling, and using pharmacy systems. Training is provided; the apprenticeship lasts typically 15 months, with hours and learning commitments

Qualifications

• 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.

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 records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT basics

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (desirable)

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

Working Week

Monday to Friday 9-6 English and Maths preferred but not essential

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

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.