Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4Pharmacy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Pharmacy in Cheltenham is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy and assist customers with queries while working 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, typically over about 15 months.

No prior pharmacy experience is required as full training is provided, and you will gain hands-on

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Support with prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock and maintain records.
• Process prescriptions and sales using pharmacy systems.
• Maintain cleanliness, health and safety, and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-05342
• Application Deadline Date: 16/10/2026
• Start Date: 21/10/2026

Brief Description

GL51 0LH. We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship 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.

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.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - CHELTENHAM

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

• 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