Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain pharmacy qualification

Lancaster-based training

Job summary

Skills4Group seeks a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice in Lancaster. You will engage with customers to provide prescription counter services, give health advice, and perform housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

You will undertake Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 training, with GCSEs in Maths and English encouraged, and gain experience across retail settings while supporting dispensing processes and customer care.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English desired.
• Training provided via Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.
• Weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescription counter services and customer advice.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks including stock rotation and replenishment.
• Engage with customers to deliver public health services and gain a pharmacy qualification.
• Order pharmaceutical stock and assist in dispensing medicines.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Retail experience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-05152
• Application Deadline Date: 21/09/2026
• Start Date: 02/11/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

Brief Description

LA1 4DS 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.

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 - [Lancaster]
• 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