Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a vibrant pharmacy setting where you can gain invaluable experience as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice. This role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and assisting with public health services while working towards a pharmacy qualification. You'll learn about over-the-counter medicines, assist in dispensing prescriptions, and gain essential skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to develop your skills, this apprenticeship offers a fantastic pathway into the pharmacy profession, all while being part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desired but not essential.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and advising on over-the-counter medication.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Location: Cambridge, CB4 1GL
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-02874
• Application Deadline Date: 09/05/2025
• Start Date: 15/05/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

Brief Description:
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.

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-judgmental, 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.

Vacancy Detail:
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Cambridge
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailments
£7.55ph
We are looking for someone within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you drive, please make this clear on your CV.