Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AVONDALE HEALTH CENTRE in Bolton is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice. You will support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy and work closely with the 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. The apprenticeship typically lasts 15 months and training is delivered alongside your job through blended learning.

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 the 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

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

AVONDALE HEALTH CENTRE, BOLTON, South East/Southern, BL1 4JP

Pay:

£16,640 to £16,640 per year, Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Contract Type:

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

24/10/2026

About this job

• [location] 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.

Key duties include: 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.

Apprenticeship details: Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship 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 Mon

• Fri 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.

Personal Qualities Patience, Non judgemental, Team working Skills Required Communication skills, Organisation skills 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.

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