Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Apprenticeship Program

Job summary

Skills4 Pharmacy in Lancaster is offering a Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship. You will engage with customers to provide prescription counter services, give guidance, and help with stock rotation and replenishment while supporting a range of public health services.

The role includes on-the-job training to achieve a pharmacy qualification; successful apprentices gain practical experience in retail pharmacy and customer care.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A–C (or 4–9) in Maths and English desired but can be provided as part of the course.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are expected.
• Willingness to learn and follow instruction as part of an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services and advice.
• Assist with stock rotation and stock replenishment to ensure shelf availability.
• Support delivery of public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Stock rotation

Public health

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

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)

About the course

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.

Personal Qualities

Skills Required

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