Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Harrogate is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. Gain experience in retail, learn about over-the-counter medicines, assist in dispensing prescription medicines and stock management.

You will complete Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required, gaining hands-on customer service and a pharmacy qualification over 15 months.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C (4-9) in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Pharmacy training provided via course.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Assist with stock rotation and stock replenishment.
• Learn and support dispensing of medicines under supervision.
• Support with customer service and housekeeping duties in the pharmacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Company: Skills 4 Pharmacy

Salary: £22,568 to £22,568 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Harrogate, HG2 8BE

Job type: Apprenticeship

Posting date: 8 Sept 2026

Closing date: 26 Sept 2026

Summary

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Harrogate

• 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

£10.85 per hour

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.

Working Week

Mon - Fri 8-6

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.

Apprenticeship Duration

15 Months