Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Fazeley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is offering an Apprenticeship as a Pharmacy Assistant. You will support the day-to-day running, help customers, and work closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service. Training is provided; no prior pharmacy experience is required.

The role involves assisting with prescriptions under supervision, stock handling, and using pharmacy systems. It suits someone with good communication, organisation, and a customer-focused mindset, eager to learn in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• No prior pharmacy experience required; full training provided.
• Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential, can be provided as part of the course.

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 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
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in healthcare and helping people
• Ensure strong communication and customer service in all interactions
• Develop attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Work well in a fast-paced environment
• Be reliable, punctual and professional

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Patience

Team working

Basic IT skills

Customer service skills

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

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.

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
• 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, 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.