Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnham Medical Centre is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. You will support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, help customers and work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure a safe and efficient service.

The role includes completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training and support, and duties range from assisting customers to processing prescriptions under supervision and maintaining stock and records.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Basic IT skills; no experience required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Healthcare interest

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

BURNHAM MEDICAL CENTRE,LOVE LANE,BURNHAM-ON-SEA, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, South East/Southern, TA8 1EU

Pay:

£20,800 to £20,800 per year

Contract Type:

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

18/09/2026

About this job

• BURNHAM-ON-SEA 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.

Somebody based within 30 minutes of the pharmacy (please make it clear on your CV if you are able to drive).

Pay: £10ph Working Week Monday to Friday- Occasional Saturday 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.

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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